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Case study: Kathy is an occupational therapist, working in the NHS, and has recently trained as a best interests assessor

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

This policy statement sets out our broad approach to assessing the threshold level of qualification for entry to the Register.

As we enter the final year of our current Corporate Strategy, the HCPC is looking to recruit four new members of our Council: one registrant member and up to three lay members.

The HCPC Corporate Plan 2025-26 sets out how we will continue to make progress on each of our six strategic priorities over the year.

Our primary purpose is to protect the public, but there are benefits to being a regulated profession

Professional bodies typically promote the profession, represent their members and provide curriculum frameworks, training and CPD.

Professional bodies typically promote the profession, represent their members and provide curriculum frameworks, training and CPD.

Following comprehensive review and public consultation, the revised sets of standards were approved by the Council in March 2022.

Professional bodies typically promote the profession, represent their members and provide curriculum frameworks, training and CPD.

Monday 3 March marks the start of the HCPC's first ever CPD Week. We will be showcasing resources, sharing good practice and publishing materials designed to support registrants with their CPD.

Important information for social workers in England regarding the transfer of regulation to Social Work England including FAQs