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Total number of registrants for the main HCPC Register, broken down by profession (1 March 2023).

How we continue to implement steps to make sure we treat English and Welsh equally when communicating with the public in Wales

This report aims to give an insight into the HPC’s work in approving and monitoring programmes offered by UK education providers. 

Our data hub provides a valuable insight into the 15 health and care professions that we regulate, including interactive dashboards.

This page provides information for registrants and answers some frequently asked questions.

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.

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

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

Each year, we run a competition for students who, at the time of entry, are enrolled on an HCPC-approved pre-registration programme.

Our return to practice requirements are flexible, minimum requirements. They aim to protect the public by making sure you have up-to-date knowledge and skills.

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.

In 2018, we raised the level of qualification for paramedics’ registration. Previously paramedics needed to achieve ‘Equivalent to Certificate of Higher Education’ to become registered. Currently they need to achieve ’Bachelor degree with honours’.

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

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