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Information on the specific sections of our standards, and how to meet them. 

Employers have a legal duty to provide a working environment where staff are treated fairly and equally, free from unlawful discrimination and harassment

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.

Key facts and figures of our work in protecting the public and promoting professionalism

The HCPC consultation on the Standards of conduct, performance and ethics, and accompanying guidance on social media closed on 16 June 2023.

How to ensure you meet our standards when handling information about service users

Case study on having consent from service users (or other appropriate authority) before any care, treatment or other services is carried out

We consider concerns about professionals who are registered with us, and whether they are able to practise safely and effectively.

As a registered professional, it is your responsibility to maintain appropriate professional boundaries with service users, carers and colleagues.

If the Investigating Committee decides there is a case to answer, the case will go forward for a final hearing

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. 

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