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The requirement to be open and honest, otherwise known as the duty of candour, is part of the standards of conduct, performance and ethics.

We recently released updates to our standards of proficiency, which come into effect on 1 September 2023.

The factors to consider in applying our standards during the COVID-19 pandemic

Keep up to date with the latest news and information relating to our standards, your registration and your CPD

The factors to consider in applying our standards during the COVID-19 pandemic

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

The British Psychological Society's Dr Noreen Tehrani looks at the different types of supervision from an employer's perspective - including the different benefits that employers stand to gain and tips to ensure its success.

Data showing the number of temporary registrants by profession and home country

Today the revised HCPC standards of conduct, performance and ethics, and guidance on social media which sits alongside the standards, come into effect. It is now every registrant’s responsibility to be familiar with the changes and meet the revised standards.

The Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care (PSA) oversees our work.

The Course Information Form should be sent to your university or training institution for completion and uploaded when you apply

Our changes provide further guidance around scope of practice and highlight the need to make sure registrants have the knowledge, skills and experience to practise safely and effectively. 

A summary of what current students will need to do to ensure they meet the updated standards of proficiency, which come into effect 1 September 2023.

Information about the process you need to complete if you are returning to practice after a break of more than two years