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Case study: A psychologist’s employer raised concerns that the registrant had taken a service user on a trip involving an overnight stay in a shared hotel room, bought the service user alcohol and appeared to be under the influence of alcohol in the presence of the service user.

These standards set out, in general terms, how we expect our registrants to behave. We will use them if someone raises a concern about a registrant’s practice, and for decisions about the character of professionals who apply to our Register.

Changes align with amendments made to the standards of proficiency to strengthen our commitment to EDI.

If the Investigating Committee decides there is a case to answer, the case will go forward for a final hearing

Registrants establish and maintain that trust by treating service users with dignity and respect and involving them in decisions about their care.

Case study: An occupational therapist's employer raised concerns with us after the registrant left a notepad containing confidential information, pertaining to a number of service users, at the home address of a service user.

Principles developed by the HCPC and other healthcare regulators, patient organisations, and NHS partners to ensure informed decision-making and shared responsibility in care.

We consider concerns about professionals who are registered with us, and whether they are able to practise safely and effectively.

Our standards form the foundation for how we regulate, explaining what we expect of our registrants and education and training programmes. 

HCPC Registered Physiotherapist Jordan Aimey, Senior Physiotherapist at Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust, has written about his journey in a piece to celebrate Black History Month.