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We’re currently reviewing the standards of education and training to make sure they're up-to-date with current practice. We invite all students and learners on HCPC-approved programmes to an online workshop to share their thoughts.

We have developed an eLearning module which combines a refresher on EDI and includes aspects of unconscious bias and sexual harassment. In addition, all partners have to receive training on information security as they deal with information on behalf of the HCPC.

Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is an important area to the HCPC, to ensure learners are properly supported and prepared for practice. We have identified good practice and challenges with education provider approaches to embedding EDI into their programmes.

Ruth Clement is Head of Kent Children’s Therapies at Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust. A concern was raised about a HCPC-registered therapist that Ruth line-managed. Here she gives her perspective on the events and shares tips for employers or managers in similar situations.

'As much as the situation is crazy and almost worthy of an apocalypse film, I feel lucky I can go to work every day and mix with friends and colleagues. It keeps some sense of normality day to day.'

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Our expectations of education providers delivering training in podiatric surgery and of chiropodists / podiatrists who complete this training

Rachael is an Occupational Therapist with over 23 years of experience. She returned to practice in 2023 after a career break.