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Balancing service user need during a pandemic

The factors to consider in applying our standards during the COVID-19 pandemic

Communicating during the COVID-19 pandemic

The factors to consider in applying our standards during the COVID-19 pandemic

The standards of proficiency for clinical scientists

The standards of proficiency that clinical scientists must meet in order to join, and remain on, the HCPC Register. 

High level principles for good practice in remote consultations and prescribing

High level principles of good practice expected of everyone when consulting and or prescribing remotely from the patient

The standards of proficiency for dietitians

The standards of proficiency that dietitians must meet in order to join, and remain on, the HCPC Register. 

Why employers should respond to the consultation on proposed changes to HCPC’s English language requirements

HCPC Policy Manager Tom Miller explains the proposals we are making and why it is especially important to hear from employers and managers of HCPC registrants, who have experience of how the current arrangements are working.

Can I do that? Thinking through your scope of practice

Our guidance says you should use your “professional judgement” to come to decisions about what is and is not within your scope of practice (the limit of your skills, knowledge and experience). But what does this “professional judgement” look like in practice?

My Story - Dr Pameleta Ricketts (Black History Month)

Pam chairs a divisional EDI committee and is currently employed as a Professional Lead Allied Health Professional in a large Community NHS Foundation Trust, serving a diverse and multi-ethnic community.

The standards of proficiency for radiographers

The standards of proficiency that radiographer must meet in order to join, and remain on, the HCPC Register. 

Dishonesty by falsifying time sheet and travel expense claims

Case study: The NHS Counter Fraud Unit of the local NHS Trust raised concerns about a physiotherapist. On numerous occasions, the registrant submitted timesheets and claimed payments for hours they did not work.

Dishonesty – fraud

Case study: An employer raised concerns about an operating department practitioner’s (ODP) conviction of fraud. For this conviction, she was sentenced to 18-months imprisonment and suspended for 24 months.

Glossary of terms

The following terms are defined in the context of preceptorship.

Make a self-referral

Step-by-step process on making a self-referral