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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.

Returning to practice after the pandemic - why we're reinstating a 12-month updating period

As our 12-month updating period comes into effect once more, Policy Manager Madeleine Connor looks back on the COVID-19 pandemic and circumstances that temporarily extended it.

Joint letter on how we’re supporting professionals this winter

Read our joint letter with NHS England, the Care Quality Commission, the General Medical Council, the CNO for England, the General Pharmaceutical Council and the Nursing and Midwifery Council on how we’re supporting professionals this winter.

Using social media wisely

Tips and advice for registrants on how to use social media wisely.

Raising concerns, openness and honesty

An important part of being a health and care profession is reporting concerns about safety and being open and honest

Learning from the fitness to practise process to support employees

We publish information that helps us and you to learn from our fitness to practise cases

Service user and carer involvement

What we are looking for when you involve service users and carers in your programme

Recognising financial challenges currently facing the higher education sector

While we are not responsible for providing funding or direct financial support for the education providers or programmes we approve, we are keen to provide clarity and guidance where we can.

Delegation

These pages outline the key responsibilities and benefits of safe and effective delegation and offer practical questions for consideration when meeting your HCPC standards.

CPD resources

Find information and guidance on our CPD standards and audits

Extension of the COVID-19 Temporary Register

On Thursday 22 September, government announced that the healthcare professions temporary registers, including the HCPC COVID-19 Temporary Register, will remain open for a further two years.

Which professions do HCPC regulate?

The 15 professions we regulate have one or more designated titles that are protected by law

Communication and using social media

Our standards require registrants to communicate appropriately and effectively

Guidance on confidentiality

How to ensure you meet our standards when handling information about service users

Communicating during the COVID-19 pandemic

The factors to consider in applying our standards during the COVID-19 pandemic