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Social media case studies

These case studies demonstrate the positive and negative effects social media use can have on registrant’s practice

Our guidance on the use of social media

How to ensure you meet our standards by using social media effectively and sensitively

What is your scope of practice

But how do you determine what your scope of practice is? This page, and the resources within it, will help.

Consent principles

Principles developed by the HCPC and other healthcare regulators, patient organisations, and NHS partners to ensure informed decision-making and shared responsibility in care.

Resources on record keeping

We have listed the main resources that we signpost registrants to, when they have a question about record keeping

FAQs on record keeping

We get many questions about record keeping from registrants. This page runs through the most common questions and signposts to other sources of advice

Webinar: getting it right when things go wrong

A #myHCPCstandards​ webinar on getting it right when things go wrong (raising concerns and the duty of candour).

Protecting the health and safety of others

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

A Year in Highlights 2019-20

Our Year in Highlights show the HCPC’s work from the 1st of April 2019 through to the 31st of March 2020.

Reflecting by yourself

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

Education Quality Assurance Model

The new model aims to deliver proportionate and flexible regulatory action through a more intelligent use of data and a risked based approach to education programme assurance

FAQs and resources

Further information and guidance to help you determine what is and is not in your scope of practice