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Revised standards of conduct, performance and ethics

The revised standards of conduct, performance and ethics came into effect on 1 September 2024

Our guidance on social media, which sits alongside the standards, has also been revised.

What has changed

Find details of the revised standards of conduct performance and ethics, and how they compare to the current standards.

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How and why we review the standards

The background to why we made the changes, including the consultation process.

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Resources

 

Awareness poster

Awareness poster (PDF)

 

Playlist: webinars on key areas of change

Recorded in June 2024 as part of the #myHCPCstandards series, these webinars support registrants with understanding the standards and the changes within them.



Click above to start watching the playlist or use the links below.

  • Scope of practice - watch
  • Getting it right when things go wrong - watch
  • Send to all! Challenges and opportunities of social media - watch

 

Key areas of change

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Changes align with amendments made to the standards of proficiency to strengthen our commitment to EDI.

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Communication

The way we communicate is continually evolving and our standards need to reflect this.

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Duty of candour

Our changes set out a process for registrants to follow when things go wrong which better aligns with our guidance.

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Upskilling and training responsibilities

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. 

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Managing existing health conditions and disabilities in the workplace

We think that it’s important to further clarify within the standards that registrants do not need to stop practising simply because they have a physical or mental health condition.

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Page updated on: 02/09/2024