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Jonny Noble, Head of Professional Practice for the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS), shares his insight into supporting CPD effectively in a team.

Information about rejoining the Register after you have been removed following a fitness to practise case.  

Our guidance says you should use your “professional judgement” to come to decisions about what is and is not within your scope of practice (the limit of your skills, knowledge and experience). But what does this “professional judgement” look like in practice?

In 2018, we raised the level of qualification for paramedics’ registration. Previously paramedics needed to achieve ‘Equivalent to Certificate of Higher Education’ to become registered. Currently they need to achieve ’Bachelor degree with honours’.

Learn what we mean by 'reflection' and how you can use it to gain insight into your professional practice

Ruth Clement is Head of Kent Children’s Therapies at Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust. A concern was raised about a HCPC-registered therapist that Ruth line-managed. Here she gives her perspective on the events and shares tips for employers or managers in similar situations.

Our registrants must treat service users, carers and colleagues with respect and dignity, and maintain appropriate professional boundaries.

Potential employment with NHS Scotland Boards for registrants based in Scotland.

Kairen Cullen is a HCPC registered Educational Psychologist. 

Information for current registrants who have a health condition or disability

Case study: Carl is a podiatrist working in independent practise. He is a sole practitioner and has run his business for 10 years

Physiotherapist Mary-Jane shares her story in celebration of South Asian Heritage Month 2021.

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