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The Health and Care Professions Tribunal Service (HCPTS) is the hearings service of the Health and Care Professions Council

All hearings begin at 10am and are open to the press and public unless otherwise stated

In this webinar we will outline why we have taken the decision to allow the continued use of remote and hybrid hearings to complement the use of in-person hearings within the HCPC tribunal service. We will go through the new principles that will determine the type of hearing and respond or capture all questions from those taking part.

Frequently asked questions about the HCPTS and fitness to practise hearings

We launched a consultation on permanently amending our Rules to give us the express power to hold hearings remotely.

HCPC statement of approach to fitness to practise investigations and hearings during the COVID-19 pandemic

In this webinar we will outline why we have taken the decision to allow the continued use of remote and hybrid hearings to complement the use of in-person hearings within the HCPC tribunal service. We will go through the new principles that will determine the type of hearing and respond or capture all questions from those taking part.

We are seeking the views of our stakeholders on our proposal to amend our Rules to give us the express power to hold hearings remotely.

Fitness to Practise investigate complaints regarding a registrant’s fitness to practise and conducted hearings through the Tribunal Service when required

Information to help your employees feel prepared before testifying and who to contact with further questions.

If the Investigating Committee decides there is a case to answer, the case will go forward for a final hearing

Cases are heard by a panel acting on behalf of one of three committees

This document sets out how sanctions can be applied by Practice Committee Panels in fitness to practise cases