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Misuse of title

We consider misuse of title cases, where individuals use one of our protected titles without being on our 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.

Make a self-referral

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

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We have significantly expanded the role of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), placing specific importance on making sure that practice is inclusive for all service users. This is one theme within the key changes to the updated standards of proficiency for all professions. 

Balancing service user need during a pandemic

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

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 dietitians

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

Supporting learners to speak up

Case study: Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) share their work on developing a reflective toolkit which supports speaking up

Our guidance on confidentiality

How to ensure you meet our standards when handling information about service users

The standards of proficiency for radiographers

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

Professional bodies for hearing aid dispensers

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

How we work

We have produced an animation to explain how we operate and how the HCPC benefits both registrants and service users

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