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Aim: We regulate, take and communicate decisions which are informed by a deep understanding of the environment within which our registrants, employers and education providers operate

Case study: Kathy is an occupational therapist, working in the NHS, and has recently trained as a best interests assessor

Case study: Simon is a dietitian. He has recently been considering new ways of engaging with his service users and members of the public

This statement sets out our broad expectations regarding registration participation in the supervision of students from HCPC approved programmes.

There are a wide range of different partner roles that provide the expertise we need for our decision making processes.

We recognise that the fitness to practise process can be a stressful experience so we try to make our process as open and clear as possible

If we decide that a concern is within our remit at the triage stage, we will carry out an initial investigation

Registration assessors assess applications from health professionals who are eligible to apply via the international, EMR or grandparenting application routes

We have opened a temporary register for final year students who have completed their placement learning

Karen Philpotts, Head of Clinical Standards (MSH and MH) at Optima Health, shares a case study on the impact of well-supported CPD on one practitioner and their team.

As the updated standards of proficiency come into effect on 1 September 2023, you might be wondering what you need to do as a manager or employer of HCPC registrants. In this article we share ideas, tips and strategies to help you and your team prepare to embed the updated standards into everyday practice.

Adam Haxell, Strategic Relationships Lead, sets out the activities in this key period of engagement, to raise awareness of our updated standards and help registrants overcome any barriers they may face in meeting them.