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

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

Professional bodies typically promote the profession, represent their members and provide curriculum frameworks, training and CPD.

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.

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. 

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

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.

The deadline for arts therapists to complete their registration renewal is fast approaching.

Panel Members consider information and evidence presented to them to reach well-reasoned and fair decisions on registrants’ fitness to practise cases

Supporting information which expands on the delivery elements of Preceptorship Principle 3 - Preceptee empowerment

Tips and advice for registrants on how to use social media wisely.

Professional bodies typically promote the profession, represent their members and provide curriculum frameworks, training and CPD.

Supporting information which expands on the delivery elements of Preceptorship Principle 4 - Preceptor role