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What is the HCPC?

We have produced an animation to explain how we operate and how the HCPC benefits both registrants and service users

Equality, diversity and inclusion

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. 

Make a self-referral

Step-by-step process on making a self-referral

Getting on the Register

Information on how to apply and other key aspects of getting on the Register

HCPC Diversity Data 2021 factsheets

Our factsheets provides the key EDI information by profession and how the demographics of each group compare to the demographics of HCPC registrants overall

Our guidance on confidentiality

How to ensure you meet our standards when handling information about service users

Dishonesty by falsifying time sheet and travel expense claims

Case study: The NHS Counter Fraud Unit of the local NHS Trust raised concerns about a physiotherapist. On numerous occasions, the registrant submitted timesheets and claimed payments for hours they did not work.

Dishonesty – fraud

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.

When and how to make a character self-referral

How to let us know about concerns regarding your conduct or competence

Standards for orthoptists exemptions

Our expectations of education providers delivering training in orthoptists exemptions and of orthoptists who complete this training