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

Information about the areas operating urgent support, and how you can contact us if your query falls into one of these.

The HCPC, in collaboration with seven other professional healthcare regulators, has published an annual report on whistleblowing disclosures.

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.

As part of our Fitness to Practise (FTP) Improvement Programme to consistently enhance the communication, engagement and support we provide to people who are part of our FTP processes, we’re happy to announce that we’ve partnered with the cross regulatory independent lay advocacy service POhWER.