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This page provides information about what we mean by 'fitness to practise', and our role in relation to it.

The standards of proficiency that speech and language therapists must meet in order to join, and remain on, the HCPC Register. 

The background to why we made the changes, including the consultation process.

The factors to consider in applyin our standards during the COVID-19 pandemic

There are a small number of circumstances where you might need to pass on information without consent, or when you have asked for consent but the service user has refused it

Victoria Harris, co-author of the CPD Principles for lifelong learning, blogs about why doing CPD right is so important, and what the Principles are. Published as part of CPD Week 2025.

Material to help registrants understand and meet the updated standards of proficiency.

How the government decides which professions should be regulated

As an independent statutory regulator, our role is to protect the public

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

Provide the expertise the HCPC needs for its decision making and play important roles in the regulatory process.