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Professional bodies typically promote the profession, represent their members and provide curriculum frameworks, training and CPD.

Read about the equality, diversity and inclusion activities we undertake

We have significantly expanded the role of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), placing specific importance on making sure that practice is inclusive for all service users. This is one theme within the key changes to the updated standards of proficiency for all professions. 

We work closely with the other UK health regulators to share best practice

The standards against which we assess education and training programmes

This paper presents highlights from our year in registration survey 2022 (formerly known as the new graduate survey), which seeks the views of those who have been HCPC-registered for a year about their education and training programme, how this prepared them to practice, and the first year in employment. 

View our response to the Department of Health (Northern Ireland) consultation

Details of our policies including equality, diversity and inclusion and the Welsh language scheme

More details about aspects of the performance review process.

The overall aim of this project is to explore ‘preparation for practice’ of newly qualified professionals who have completed pre-registration education and training programmes approved by the HCPC. Evidence gained from this project will inform and assist the HCPC in decision-making regarding the SETs (and supporting guidance) required when preparing newly qualified professionals to be fit to practise.

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