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The fitness to practise investigations process flowchart

The investigations process is how our team assesses whether or not a registrant meets our standards. 

If a concern is raised or referral is made about a HCPC-registered professional, our fitness to practice investigations process will begin. The steps of this are summarised below.

Zoom in to the flowchart to view more detail on the process.

 

 

Our investigations process

Download our flowchart to view more detail on the process.

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Supporting your employee through the fitness to practise process

We understand that employers and managers often want to provide guidance and support to employees who are going through the fitness to practise process

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Fitness to practice and the updated standards of proficiency

What employers need to know about our updated requirements for registrants to manage their mental and physcial health.

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An employer's perspective: Supporting a registrant through fitness to practise proceedings

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.

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Page updated on: 05/04/2023
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