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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)
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.
HCPC updates standards of proficiency
The HCPC has updated its standards of proficiency for the first time since 2015. The crucial changes have been made following an extensive period of engagement with a wide range of stakeholders, to seek views and develop standards in line with current professional practice.
Working upstream to ensure education providers meet our high regulatory standards
We take a flexible approach when undertaking our education quality assurance assessment activities, aiming to be ‘right touch’ in our regulatory activities.
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.
Registration renewal window now open for occupational therapists
The deadline to submit a renewal is 31 October 2021.
Keeping your standards relevant
How we're ensuring our standards reflect the expectations of a modern day health service and the real lived-in context you work in
Performance review requirements 2024-25 - what to expect
We emailed education providers due their performance review in 2023-24 in late June. Providers who will undergo the process this year (2023-24) will have been given specific requirements and a key contact to work with at the HCPC.
Winners of the HCPC student competition 2024 announced
Find out who won the HCPC student competition 2024, which asked students to design a learning session about social media.
Performance review requirements 2025-26 - what to expect
We emailed education providers due their performance review in 2025-26 in late June. Providers who will undergo the process this year (2025-26) will have been given specific requirements and a key contact to work with at the HCPC.
New and updated Partner policies
We regularly review our policies to ensure that they are fit for purpose.
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.
Launch of consultation for the standards of conduct, performance and ethics
Today we have launched a consultation which outlines proposed changes to the Standards of conduct, performance and ethics.