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Protecting the health and safety of others
We expect our registrants to take all reasonable steps to reduce risk of harm, and to maintain a safe practice environment
Supporting your employee through the fitness to practise process
We understand that employers and managers often want to provide guidance and support to employees who are going through the fitness to practise process
Engaging with the public about what they do via social media
Case study: Simon is a dietitian. He has recently been considering new ways of engaging with his service users and members of the public
Submitting your application
When you’ve filled in all your information, the ‘submit’ button will appear
Why and how we revised our standards of proficiency
Following comprehensive review and public consultation, the revised sets of standards were approved by the Council in March 2022.
Preceptorship for internationally recruited registrants
For HCPC registrants who have come to work in the UK via our international registration route, preceptorship can provide a way to support acculturation to both their new working environment and to living in the UK.
What you should expect from your health and care professional
The level of care you receive from a registered professional should meet our standards
Disclosing information to regulators
There are a number of regulators – such as the General Medical Council, the Care Quality Commission and us – who may need you to pass on information to them
My Story – Nusrat Kauser
To mark South Asian Heritage Month 2021, Nusrat Kauser candidly shares her story and details the reality of what she has experienced in the health and care sector as a South Asian woman.
Service User Expert Advisor
Service User Expert Advisors will be engaged in an effective and targeted manner, which is reflective of the skills, expertise and experience successful candidates bring to the role
How we work together on equality, diversity and inclusion
Read about the equality, diversity and inclusion activities we undertake
Other regulators
We work closely with the other UK health regulators to share best practice
Standards relevant to education and training
The standards against which we assess education and training programmes
Unsafe clinical practice
Case study: A biomedical scientist’s employer raised concerns following an incident where the registrant failed to follow procedure. When processing samples, the registrant failed to prevent contamination, which led to inaccurate results.
Professional bodies for clinical scientists
Professional bodies typically promote the profession, represent their members and provide curriculum frameworks, training and CPD.