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Professional bodies

These organisations do work which may include promoting the profession, representing members, curriculum frameworks, post registration education and training and continuing professional development.

FAQs and resources

Further information and guidance to help you determine what is and is not in your scope of practice

Breach of confidentiality

Case study: An occupational therapist's employer raised concerns with us after the registrant left a notepad containing confidential information, pertaining to a number of service users, at the home address of a service user.

How should I record my CPD?

This is your personal record, and you can keep it in whatever way is most convenient for you

One week until the HCPC updated standards of proficiency come into effect

There's just one week until 1 September 2023, when the updated HCPC standards of proficiency come into effect. We encourage all registrants to ensure they understand the updates and are ready to integrate them as far as they relate to their scope of practice. 

Working with our stakeholders

See how we work with stakeholders, which underpins the functioning of the model

Misuse of title

We consider misuse of title cases, where individuals use one of our protected titles without being on our Register.

Protecting the health and safety of others

We expect our registrants to take all reasonable steps to reduce risk of harm, and to maintain a safe practice environment

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. 

If you have raised a concern

We investigate all cases objectively and independently

Engaging with our performance review process

What to reflect on to get the most out of our performance review process, and how to do so

Using social media wisely

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

Registration: what you need to know as an employer

Info on joining the Register, renewals, international applicants, period of adaptation and returning to practice