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In July 2006 we decided to review the standards so that we could make sure that they continued to be fit for purpose and that they conformed to the expectations of the public, registrants and other stakeholders.

Information about the most recent update to the standards of proficiency, including comparison tables and themes in the key changes.

A few updates from our Finance Department

An overview of the information contained in this section, and how can support education providers make decisions about students' health and characer issues. 

We’re reviewing our sanctions policy to improve consistency and further strengthen decision-making by independent fitness to practise (FTP) panels. The consultation is running from 29 May 2025 to 1 September 2025.

Ruth Clement is Head of Kent Children’s Therapies at Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust. A concern was raised about a HCPC-registered therapist that Ruth line-managed. Here she gives her perspective on the events and shares tips for employers or managers in similar situations.

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

Information on which health issues need to be declared to us, and why. 

You need to take all reasonable steps to protect information about service users. By ‘reasonable steps’, we mean that you need to take sensible, practical measures to make sure that you keep the information safe.

Our changes provide further guidance around scope of practice and highlight the need to make sure registrants have the knowledge, skills and experience to practise safely and effectively. 

Register for our webinar series to refresh and improve your knowledge on our Standards and how to best meet them.