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Breach of confidentiality
Case study: An occupational therapist's employer raised concerns with us after the registrant left a notepad containing confidential information, pertaining to a number of service users, at the home address of a service user.
Digital skills and new technologies
We have emphasised the need to be able to keep up to date with digital skills and new technologies. This is one theme within the key changes to the updated standards of proficiency for all professions.
What you should expect from your health and care professional
The level of care you receive from a registered professional should meet our standards
Fitness to practise FAQs
Frequently asked questions about the HCPTS and fitness to practise hearings
How to activate your account
See the step-by-step guidance below of how to activate your account
How we assess the threshold level of qualification for entry to the Register
We've published a statement on how we assess the eligibility of programmes against the threshold level
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.
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
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
Other organisations
This page lists the other organisations that are responsible for regulating, and investigating concerns about, health and care professionals in the UK.
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
Customer service process
Step by step guide on the complaints process
Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care
Scrutinises and oversees the work of nine health and care regulators
Eligibility to apply for registration
Please ensure that you are eligible to apply for registration via the international route
The standards of proficiency for hearing aid dispensers
The standards of proficiency that hearing aid dispensers must meet in order to join, and remain on, the HCPC Register.