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This research aims to examine available evidence regarding the use and impact of service user feedback tools in healthcare, and explore the views of people within relevant professional bodies.

This report is the fourth in a series on research relating to the professions registered with the HCPC. It is part of our commitment to building the evidence base of regulation and being innovative in our approach. 

Data and statistics on our regulatory work, including information on fitness to practise, registration and education processes

Total number of registrants for the main HCPC Register, broken down by profession (2 February 2024).

Total number of registrants for the HCPC Register, broken down by profession and application route to registration (1 April 2025).

Total number of registrants for the main HCPC Register, broken down by profession (1 March 2023).

We've been working to make it easier for registrants to claim tax relief on their registration fees and manage aspects of their own registration and our most recent improvement is now live.

Exploring the public’s view on the principles that under-pin the Indicative Sanctions Policy, specifically focusing on general public views towards it

This research aims to examine available evidence regarding the use and impact of service user feedback tools in healthcare, and explore the views of people within the relevant professional bodies.

Each year, we run a competition for students who are enrolled on an HCPC-approved pre-registration programme.

Ensuring those who want to return to practice can do so quickly and safely is critical.

In early 2017, the HCPC commenced a review of the Indicative Sanctions Policy to ensure it is up to date, reflects public opinion, and continues to support fair and proportionate decision making. As part of this review we commissioned market research into the public’s views of the Policy and undertook a public consultation.