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New legislation expands the number of professions able to issue fit notes

The UK government has introduced new legislation to allow a wider range of healthcare professionals to certify fit notes.

UK applications move completely online

UK applicants have joined international applicants in being able to submit their application for HCPC registration completely online.

Christine Elliott reappointed as HCPC Chair

We're delighted to announce that Christine Elliott has been reappointed as HCPC Chair for her second four-year term starting 28 February 2023.

Her Majesty the Queen - a statement by the HCPC

The Health and Care Professions Council is deeply saddened by the death of Her Majesty the Queen, and we offer our sincere condolences to the Royal Family.

Statement on the uptake of the COVID-19 vaccine

John Barwick, CEO of the HCPC, has issued a statement on the uptake of the COVID-19 vaccine

Council welcomes three new members

The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Rebekah Eglinton, Steven Vaughan, and Professor Valerie Webster to the Council.

Update on our registration fees

Your concerns, arguments, and views about the impact of HCPC’s proposed fee rise have prompted us to re-think our approach.

Advertising Botox injections on social media

As a prescription-only medicine, it is unlawful for Botox or Botox treatments to be advertised in any way to the public

HCPC statement on guidance on health and character and suicidal ideation

Our priority is ensuring that registrants have access to advice and support, so that they can get the help they need and ensure they are able to continue to practise safely, without fear of the impact on their registration. To support this, we have produced online materials aimed at registrants and updated our guidance on health and character to include more illustrative case studies.

HCPC increases the education threshold for paramedics

Planned changes to the paramedic education threshold have now come into force. This follows on from our consultation and decision by our Council to increase the threshold to degree level in 2018.

HCPC launches consultation on permanent changes to our Rules to hold remote hearings

We launched a consultation on permanently amending our Rules to give us the express power to hold hearings remotely.

Raising the profile of the profession through social media

Case study: Dipak is a podiatrist who has recently started co-ordinating a campaign with his employer to promote the profession to the public

Confidentiality

Support and guidance relating to how health and care professionals handle information about service users