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Professional Liaison Service

The HCPC Professional Liaison Service was established in 2020 following a decision to invest in more upstream regulation. Upstream regulation describes an approach to regulation that is focussed on prevention, partnership and support.

Disclosing information with consent

In most cases, you will need to make sure you have consent from the service user before you disclose or share any identifiable information

Professional bodies

These organisations do work which may include promoting the profession, representing members, curriculum frameworks, post registration education and training and continuing professional development.

Black History Month 2025 - a story of solidarity

Two HCPC registrants share their reflections on the narrative around diversity and representation in healthcare, as well as their commitment to support and celebrate each other’s successes.

What to expect from us

We recognise that the fitness to practise process can be a stressful experience so we try to make our process as open and clear as possible

Developing resilience as a student

Resilience is our capacity to recover quickly from difficulties and to adapt in the face of challenging circumstances

Preceptorship for registrants working outside the NHS, including as sole practitioners

We recognise that many HCPC registrants are employed or work outside the NHS structures, where preceptorship is less well known and may be more difficult to access.

What is your scope of practice

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

UK-wide Professional Liaison Service

The Professional Liaison Service now operates with a Consultant in each of the four UK nations, who can design and deliver solutions that are specific to registrant and employer needs. 

Fitness to practise

For queries relating to raising concerns, misuse of titles and the fitness to practise process

Sole practitioners' group

Case study: Carl is a podiatrist working in independent practise. He is a sole practitioner and has run his business for 10 years

Working with our stakeholders

See how we work with stakeholders, which underpins the functioning of the model