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Having consent
Case study on having consent from service users (or other appropriate authority) before any care, treatment or other services is carried out
Call-out for working group members following consultation closure
The HCPC consultation on the Standards of conduct, performance and ethics, and accompanying guidance on social media closed on 16 June 2023.
What the standards say
Information on the specific sections of our standards, and how to meet them.
Guidance on confidentiality
How to ensure you meet our standards when handling information about service users
New sector wide consent principles launched to enhance patient safety
In collaboration with professional healthcare organisations, we have launched a set of consent principles aimed at improving informed decision-making and reducing patient and service user harm.
What happens if a concern about me goes to a hearing
If the Investigating Committee decides there is a case to answer, the case will go forward for a final hearing
Registered professionals
We consider concerns about professionals who are registered with us, and whether they are able to practise safely and effectively.
We are a regulator and our role is to protect the public
Information, guidance and support for those who use the services of HCPC registrants
Maintaining professional boundaries
As a registered professional, it is your responsibility to maintain appropriate professional boundaries with service users, carers and colleagues.
The fitness to practise investigations process flowchart
If a concern is raised or referral is made about a HCPC-registered professional, our fitness to practice investigations process will begin. This flowchart summarises the steps.
Highlights
Insight and analysis of our work in fitness to practise, education and training, CPD audits and The Register