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Changing profile of education provision

The profile of education and training is changing, with a wider variety of pre-registration education and training programmes approved by HCPC. This includes a broader range of qualification levels, and a significant increase in the number of apprenticeship programmes in England.

Programme capacity

With various initiatives across the four UK nations, we have seen (and expect to see further) increases in the total number of learners within professions, nations, and regions. We have noted an impact on practice-based learning, education provider resources, and innovations in delivery models due to these initiatives.

Returning to practice

This document is for health and care professionals who are not registered, and who need to apply for readmission to the Register

What you need to do for annual monitoring 2019–20

This year we're asking you to provide extra evidence to show how your programme has monitored practice-based learning and the involvement of service users and carers

Case studies of fitness to practise concerns

Our case studies illustrate the types of issues that are taken into consideration by a panel when deciding if a registrant’s fitness to practise is impaired

Standards of education and training: pre-consultation workshop (students)

We’re currently reviewing the standards of education and training to make sure they're up-to-date. We invite all patients, service users, patient groups and representatives to an online workshop to share their thoughts, needs and experiences.

New English language requirements for international applicants to come into effect in 2025

From 29 January 2025, new English language proficiency requirements for new international applicants seeking to join the Register will come into effect.

Supervision

These pages outline some of the benefits and outcomes that supervision can have on your professional development and provide some top tips on how you can effectively approach supervision in your practice

August Bank Holiday Weekend 2021 - Service availability and how to contact us

Information about the areas operating urgent support, and how you can contact us if your query falls into one of these.

Safeguarding Policy

Our role in safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. The purpose of the safeguarding policy is to outline our safeguarding responsibilities, so that our staff and partners are aware of their safeguarding obligations, and to ensure that any safeguarding concerns are dealt with and escalated appropriately.

Black History Month 2025 - a story of solidarity

Two HCPC registrants share their reflections on the narrative around diversity and representation in healthcare, as well as their commitment to support and celebrate each other’s successes.

Leadership

Leadership is a skill anyone can demonstrate, at any level. In its simplest form, it means acting as a role model and displaying the core aspects of professionalism.

How we can support you

Get access to a number of independent support services, resources and useful contacts to help you through the FTP process

Employer hub

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

Dishonesty – fraud

Case study: An employer raised concerns about an operating department practitioner’s (ODP) conviction of fraud. For this conviction, she was sentenced to 18-months imprisonment and suspended for 24 months.