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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)
Why aren’t more professions regulated?
Responding to discussions among our registrants, here’s some background on why some titles are regulated and others not.
Level of supervision
Case study: Ameena is a registered Band 7 Physiotherapist at an NHS Trust. Ameena has recently been asked by her employer to supervise Marianne, who has recently qualified as a Band 5 physiotherapist.
New supervision resources to help you and your practise
We are very pleased to have launched our new online materials on supervision, which provide practical advice and support for registrants and their supervisors
Registrant health and wellbeing strategy
We want to exhibit empathy in all our interactions, demonstrate fairness in all that we do, and cultivate professionalism through a supportive, transparent and collaborative approach
My story - Stewart Mears
Stewart is a locum ODP currently working at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
HCPC unites with health regulators to issue joint statement in support of reflective practice across healthcare
Nine healthcare regulators, including the HCPC, have signed a joint statement outlining the processes and advantages of good reflective practice
Maintaining professional boundaries
As a registered professional, it is your responsibility to maintain appropriate professional boundaries with service users, carers and colleagues.
My Story - Jordan Aimey (Black History Month 2023)
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.
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
Introducing the new Council Apprentices joining the HCPC in 2026
We are pleased to announce the appointment of two new Council Apprentices who will be joining our Council and committees from 31 January 2026.
Disclosing information by law
Sometimes, you may be asked for information directly under the law – for example, if a court has ordered you to disclose the information
Consultation on changes to fees
This consultation on proposed changes to the fees we charge registrants and applicants ran from 22 September to 15 December 2022