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Preceptorship for registrants working outside the NHS, including as sole practitioners

We recognise that many HCPC registrants are employed or work outside the NHS structures, where preceptorship is less well known and may be more difficult to access.

Engaging with the public about what they do via social media

Case study: Simon is a dietitian. He has recently been considering new ways of engaging with his service users and members of the public

What are advanced levels of practice?

Levels of practice form a workforce development framework, with advanced levels building on earlier stages like entry, foundation or newly qualified.

When social media use breaches service user confidentiality

Case study: Desmond is a radiographer who posted on social media about particular patient injuries and occasionally shared photos of their x-rays

Standards

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

Self-referral

Step-by-step process on making a self-referral

What has changed

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

Partner Portal

Current Partners can access policies, information, apply for roles and update their contact and background details.

Adapting your practice in the community

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

Plagiarism checks

We check the documents you submit as part of your international application for plagiarism using a third-party software

Joint statement on the closure of the COVID-19 Temporary Register and supporting individuals back onto the main Register

A joint statement from the Chief Professional Officers and Advisers, and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) to those on the Temporary Register.