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The professional standards all registrants must meet in order to become registered, and remain on the Register

This policy is also important in assisting the HCPC to comply with its obligations under the Data Protection Act 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation 2016 and the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

Information about the most recent update to the standards of proficiency, including comparison tables and themes in the key changes.

We are pleased to announce the appointment of two new Council Apprentices who will be joining our Council and committees from 31 January 2026.  

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

View our response to the NHS Assembly survey on the NHS@75

Details on the possible outcomes to your application depending the route you've taken

We approve and monitor programmes within the UK for the professions we regulate

Download the HCPC logo to promote your registration

Adrian Barrowdale, Strategic Lead for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) reflects on the challenges still faced by LGBT+ people and the opportunities to build on the history of the LGBT+ rights movements.

Read our joint letter with NHS England, the Care Quality Commission, the General Medical Council, the CNO for England, the General Pharmaceutical Council and the Nursing and Midwifery Council on how we’re supporting professionals this winter.

Information on how to apply and other key aspects of getting on the Register

Provide the expertise the HCPC needs for its decision making and play important roles in the regulatory process.

Information on the outcomes of our CPD audits

The factors to consider in applying our standards during the COVID-19 pandemic