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Information held by the HCPC on Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI)

We intend that everybody should be equally able to access our services and be treated fairly and supported when doing so

Our EDI strategy sets out how the HCPC intends to achieve our overarching vision of an actively anti-discriminatory organisation, and is supported by an EDI action plan

This page outlines some considerations for learners who witness or experience discrimination in education settings.

As a registered professional, it is your responsibility to maintain appropriate professional boundaries with service users, carers and colleagues.

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 improved the central role of the service user, including a focus on valid consent and effective communication. This is one theme within the key changes to the updated standards of proficiency for all professions. 

Our expectations of education providers delivering training in prescribing and of professionals on our Register who prescribe

Information about our process and what you should do

The people we work with are central to helping us achieve effective and efficient regulation

Provide the expertise the HCPC needs for its decision making and play important roles in the regulatory process.

We'll check if your application is complete and all your documents are certified correctly

If your application is complete, we'll assess your regulated education and training and any other relevant experience

What happens after your application has been successful and how you stay registered

When you will hear from us and how long each part of the process will take