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There are a wide range of different partner roles that provide the expertise we need for our decision making processes.

Our standards form the foundation for how we regulate, explaining what we expect of our registrants and education and training programmes. 

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’.

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.

Case study: Carl is a podiatrist working in independent practise. He is a sole practitioner and has run his business for 10 years

Total number of registrants for the HCPC Register, broken down by profession and application route to registration (4 March 2025).

Aim: We regulate, take and communicate decisions which are informed by a deep understanding of the environment within which our registrants, employers and education providers operate

Total number of registrants for the HCPC Register, broken down by profession and application route to registration (1 April 2025).

Total number of registrants for the HCPC Register, broken down by profession and application route to registration (1 November 2024).

Speech and language therapist Debbie Halden shares her experience supporting a former registrant return to practice

Our supervision templates provide some examples of how you might want to structure your supervision sessions and the types of conversations you could have.

Our dashboard shows key equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) information with regards to the characteristics of HCPC registrants

Explore common scenarios where a registrant may need to consider making a self-referral

Case study: Emily is a dietitian working in an NHS Trust hospital. She also volunteers at a local charity that raises awareness about diabetes at events and conferences

This is also known as a certificate of current professional status (CCPS) or letter of good standing. You may require this if you're applying for a job or registration in a country outside the UK.