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The Council is supported by a network of specialist teams, advisory committees and partners

Reclassification of gabapentin and pregabalin

From midnight on 1st April 2019, gabapentin and pregabalin will be reclassified as Schedule 3 controlled drugs, under the Misuse of Drugs Regulations (2001), and Class C of the Misuse of Drugs Act (1971)

How we’re supporting you with the updates to our standards of proficiency

Adam Haxell, Strategic Relationships Lead, sets out the activities in this key period of engagement, to raise awareness of our updated standards and help registrants overcome any barriers they may face in meeting them.

Education provider hub

This hub provides the latest updates and information for Education providers

Maintaining professional boundaries

As a registered professional, it is your responsibility to maintain appropriate professional boundaries with service users, carers and colleagues.

Standards of education and training

What education and training programmes must do to prepare students for professional practice

Supporting staff involved in fitness to practise

Information to help your employees feel prepared before testifying and who to contact with further questions.

Supporting innovation in practice-based learning part II

Blog by Head of Education Brendon Edmonds exploring the use of simulation, another key area of interest in relation to practice based learning (part 2).

Service User Expert Advisor

Service User Expert Advisors will be engaged in an effective and targeted manner, which is reflective of the skills, expertise and experience successful candidates bring to the role

Updating your knowledge and skills

If you have not practised for two years or more, you must complete either 30 or 60 days of updating (depending on how long you have been out of practice)

One month to go: Revised standards of conduct, performance and ethics

The revised standards of conduct, performance and ethics and revised guidance on social media are coming into effect on 1 September 2024. We encourage all registrants to ensure they are familiar with the changes.

Revised standards of conduct, performance and ethics: supporting registered professionals

With the publication of the revised standards of conduct, performance and ethics (‘the standards’) coming soon, you are no doubt wondering what you can do to support your HCPC registrants with embedding them into everyday practice. We're here to help!