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Audit and Risk Assurance Committee - 20 November 2025

Standards for the use by orthoptists of exemptions to sell and supply medicines

The standards to enable registered orthoptists who are appropriately trained to sell and supply certain prescription only medicines

Conflict of interest policy updated

The new Conflict of interest policy for partners is now available

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.

FTP registrant support service

Access independent, confidential and free emotional support and practical advice for all HCPC registrants involved in the FTP process

Independent and supplementary prescribing for paramedics

Programmes where learners are employees of partner organisations

We have produced a document for education providers who are considering running a new programme where learners are also employers of partner organisations.

HCPC announces 2025 Employer Insights webinar programme

We are pleased to announce our 2025 Employer Insights webinar programme, a series for employers, managers and leaders of HCPC-registered professionals.