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This annual report provides an account of our work investigating fitness to practise (FTP) concerns raised with us across the 15 professions we regulate.

Case study: A psychologist’s employer raised concerns that the registrant had taken a service user on a trip involving an overnight stay in a shared hotel room, bought the service user alcohol and appeared to be under the influence of alcohol in the presence of the service user.

Case study: A biomedical scientist’s employer raised concerns following an incident where the registrant failed to follow procedure. When processing samples, the registrant failed to prevent contamination, which led to inaccurate results.

Find details of the revised standards of conduct performance and ethics, and how they compare to the current standards.

In most cases, you will need to make sure you have consent from the service user before you disclose or share any identifiable information

Case study: An occupational therapist’s employer raised concerns relating to their clinical practice and conduct, following a number of incidents relating to nine different cases.

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

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

Everything you need to support your employees, whether you’re looking for information on the registration process or events to connect with us

Information, guidance and support for those who use the services of HCPC registrants

How to consider applicants with convictions or cautions and make decisions regarding their suitability for registration and ability to provide a professional service for the public. 

Our primary purpose is to protect the public, but there are benefits to being a regulated profession