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What to expect from us
We recognise that the fitness to practise process can be a stressful experience so we try to make our process as open and clear as possible
What our investigation would involve
If we decide that a concern is within our remit at the triage stage, we will carry out an initial investigation
Social media in professional practice
Blog by Katherine Timms, Head of Policy and Standards, explaining how professionals on our register can use social media appropriately.
Reflective practice
Support for, information about and examples of reflecting on your practice
Failure to conduct a full / accurate assessment
Case study: An employer raised concerns about a psychologist who did not report a service user’s suicidal thoughts to their supervisor or any other professionals. This was despite it happening repeatedly and after recording a case note.
Catharine Seddon
Lay Council member
Failure to maintain adequate records
Case study: A dietitian’s employer raised concerns about their clinical practice and conduct, following a number of incidents relating to six different service users.
Failure to maintain adequate records
Case study: An occupational therapist’s employer raised concerns relating to their clinical practice and conduct, following a number of incidents relating to nine different cases.
UK-wide Professional Liaison Service
The Professional Liaison Service now operates with a Consultant in each of the four UK nations, who can design and deliver solutions that are specific to registrant and employer needs.
Professional liaison groups
A professional liaison group (or ‘PLG’) provides advice to the Council or committees on strategic issues. Either the Council, or a committee can decide to set up a PLG, to look at a specific issue and report back.
Duty of candour
Our changes set out a process for registrants to follow when things go wrong which better aligns with our guidance.