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Today we have launched a consultation which outlines proposed changes to the Standards of conduct, performance and ethics.

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

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.

Our priority is ensuring that registrants have access to advice and support, so that they can get the help they need and ensure they are able to continue to practise safely, without fear of the impact on their registration. To support this, we have produced online materials aimed at registrants and updated our guidance on health and character to include more illustrative case studies.

Statistical summary of the HCPC Register, including the number of registrants by profession, age profile and working location.

From midnight on 1st April 2019, gabapentin and pregabalin will be reclassified as Schedule 3 controlled drugs, under the Misuse of Drugs Regulations (2001), and Class C of the Misuse of Drugs Act (1971)

Professional bodies typically promote the profession, represent their members and provide curriculum frameworks, training and CPD.

Read about the equality, diversity and inclusion activities we undertake

Planned changes to the paramedic education threshold have now come into force. This follows on from our consultation and decision by our Council to increase the threshold to degree level in 2018.

Nadhim Zahawi has announced Monday 2 December 2019 as the date when Social Work England will take over from the HCPC as the new social work regulator

We work closely with the other UK health regulators to share best practice

The standards against which we assess education and training programmes

We understand that employers and managers often want to provide guidance and support to employees who are going through the fitness to practise process

View our response to the Department of Health (Northern Ireland) consultation