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

We have introduced new standards about promoting public health and preventing ill-health. This is one theme within the key changes to the updated standards of proficiency for all professions. 

We have significantly expanded the role of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), placing specific importance on making sure that practice is inclusive for all service users. This is one theme within the key changes to the updated standards of proficiency for all professions. 

We have emphasised the importance of registrants looking after their own mental health and seeking help where necessary as a part of maintaining their fitness to practise. This is one theme within the key changes to the updated standards of proficiency for all professions. 

The changes between the previous standards and the updated standards are set out in these comparison tables.

Please ensure that you are eligible to apply for registration via the international route

When you will hear from us and how long each part of the process will take

What happens after your application has been successful and how you stay registered

How to request an aptitude test instead of a POA, and what to expect

Best practice guidance about mapping, including common pitfalls and tips to make your submission easier to understand

The Chair is responsible for leading the Council, and for ensuring that it successfully discharges its responsibilities

How we deliver services to Welsh speaking members of the public