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Our new strategy brings together all that we have heard over the past six months from patients, registrants, professional bodies, education providers, employers and partners, to set out our focus for the next five years. 

This section is for applicants who have previously been on the Register and would like to re-join it.

Case studies that promote and protect the interests of service users and carers

We have set out some top tips to help applicants complete the returning to practice form as easily as possible

We ask you to give us evidence which shows that the CPD activities you have written about in the profile have taken place

HCPC Policy Lead, Rosemary Flowers-Wanjie, explains the background behind our development and publication of content support registrants with sustainable practice.

How to check the Register to find a professional, and what the results mean

HCPC research on effective clinical and peer supervision in the workplace

Dawn Starley (educational psychologist) shares her professional and personal experiences and why EDI is critical for ensuring all members of society are given a fair chance to be themselves

NHS Lothian (NHSL) developed a number of initiatives to support Transgender employees at work, including Top tips for employees and employers

Find individual position statements from the HCPC

CPD Week 2025 took place on 3-7 March 2025. It's about discovering new ideas and perspectives, sharing best practice and getting tips to support your short and long-term goals.

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. 

A trade union is a group of employees who join together to promote their collective interest and conditions.