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As an independent statutory regulator, our role is to protect the public

There are a small number of circumstances where you might need to pass on information without consent, or when you have asked for consent but the service user has refused it

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

This annual report provides an account of our work in 2022-23 investigating fitness to practise (FTP) concerns raised with us about the 15 professions we regulate.

Key facts and figures of our work in protecting the public and promoting professionalism

We have improved the central role of the service user, including a focus on valid consent and effective communication. This is one theme within the key changes to the updated standards of proficiency for all professions. 

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

Details on which elements of the revised standards of proficiency remains the same

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

Including medical entitlements, prescribing and advanced practice

The standards of proficiency that occupational therapists must meet in order to join, and remain on, the HCPC Register. 

The standards of proficiency that operating department practitioners must meet in order to join, and remain on, the HCPC Register. 

Learning resources on health and wellbeing, created by the 2023 student competition winners.