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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. 

We have emphasised the importance of registrants looking after their own mental health and seeking help where necessary as a part of maintaining their fitness to practise. This is one theme within the key changes to the updated standards of proficiency for all professions. 

The changes between the previous standards and the updated standards are set out in these comparison tables.

Total number of registrants for the main HCPC Register, broken down by profession (2 October 2023).

This annual report provides an account of our work in 2022-23 investigating fitness to practise (FTP) concerns raised with us about the 15 professions we regulate.

Supporting information which expands on the delivery elements of Preceptorship Principle 1: Organisational culture & preceptorship

Supporting information which expands on the delivery elements of Preceptorship Principle 3 - Preceptee empowerment

Supporting information which expands on the delivery elements of Preceptorship Principle 4 - Preceptor role

Information about other forms of support which may underpin or connect with preceptorship but should not be viewed as being equivalent to it.

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.

Details of programmes run by or used by NHS or public authorities.

The HCPC takes a proportionate approach to investigating concerns about a registrant’s physical or mental health

We regulate hearing aid dispensers on the basis of their professional title and also their protected function.

Explore common scenarios where a registrant may need to consider making a self-referral

We are required to keep case records for a period of time once the case has ended.