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Scrutinises and oversees the work of nine health and care regulators

In early 2017, the HCPC commenced a review of the Indicative Sanctions Policy to ensure it is up to date, reflects public opinion, and continues to support fair and proportionate decision making. As part of this review we commissioned market research into the public’s views of the Policy and undertook a public consultation.

How the government decides which professions should be regulated

Following our consultation with registrants, professional bodies, trade unions, and the public last year, the legislation to implement our latest proposed fee increase has now been approved in both the UK and Scottish Parliaments.

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

The Partner Expenses Policy are now available for you to access from the policies section of the Partner Hub.

Which circumstances provide exceptions to the need to tell us about a caution or conviction. 

Continuing professional development (CPD) should improve your work and have a positive impact for your service users

What happens after your application has been successful and how you stay registered

This report provides information about the HPC’s work in considering allegations about the Fitness to Practise of registrants.

Natalie Berrie, Registration Manager at the HCPC, gives an overview of the CPD process

We required that all education providers embedded our revised standards of proficiency (SOPs) from September 2023. We have assessed education provider alignment with the SOPs, and have considered common practices and challenges with this alignment.

Committees advise and assist the Council