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

To mark South Asian Heritage Month 2025, Krishna Gohil, a senior lecturer in podiatry and prescribing shares her journey from NHS clinical care to academia, and how her South Asian heritage continues to shape her work and inspire future healthcare professionals.

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.

Katherine Timms, Head of Policy and Standards at the HCPC, answers the most common questions we receive from registrants about record keeping

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

What our standards say on scope of practice

Click here to learn what the duty of candour looks like in practice.

Learn how to overcome the challenges of being open and honest in practice.

Brendon Edmonds, Head of Regulatory Development and Performance, breaks down the recent improvements to our international application process.

If a concern is raised or referral is made about a HCPC-registered professional, our fitness to practice investigations process will begin. This flowchart summarises the steps. 

Case study: A podiatrist self-referred following a conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol.

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