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Following comprehensive review and public consultation, the revised sets of standards were approved by the Council in March 2022.

We have introduced new standards about promoting public health and preventing ill-health. This is one theme within the key changes to the updated standards of proficiency for all professions. 

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.

Material to help registrants understand and meet the updated standards of proficiency.

This consultation on proposed changes to the fees we charge registrants and applicants ran from 22 September to 15 December 2022

We have launched a consultation on our proposal to introduce guiding principles for preceptorship.

Mary Hannon-Fletcher is a Professor of Biomedical Sciences at Ulster University. She is also an HCPC Panel Member and Lead Visitor.

We regularly review our policies to ensure that they are fit for purpose.

We have listed each department and what queries they can help with.