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The UK government has introduced new legislation to allow a wider range of healthcare professionals to certify fit notes.

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

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

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

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

Information about the areas operating urgent support, and how you can contact us if your query falls into one of these.

Susanna is an occupational therapist and Aspire Creating Communities, a charity in Huddersfield that combats social isolation amongst over-55s. She returned to the Register in 2019.

Andrew Smith, Deputy Chief Executive of the HCPC, comments on NHS England’s culture review of ambulance trusts.

From 29 January 2025, new English language proficiency requirements for new international applicants seeking to join the Register will come into effect.

How we continue to implement steps to make sure we treat English and Welsh equally when communicating with the public in Wales.

To mark South Asian Heritage Month 2023, Srikesavan Sabapathy shares his story of coming to the UK as an international registrant. 

Emma is a registered occupational therapist. For Disability History Month 2023 she shares the story of her disability and its impacts on her life.

We use a risk model which allows us to be consistent in the application of our standards and processes.

By delving into the data we hold, we can develop a better understanding of how different groups are affected by our processes

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