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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.

Key findings from our year in registration survey, which aims to gather insight about how students’ education and training prepares them for practice. 

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

The Health and Care Professions Council has recently revised our standards for prescribing, following a public consultation. The revised standards took effect on 1 September 2019.

Find out who won the HCPC student competition 2023, which asked students to design a learning session about health and wellbeing. 

The HCPC consultation on the Standards of conduct, performance and ethics, and accompanying guidance on social media closed on 16 June 2023.

The deadline for operating department practitioners to complete their registration renewal is fast approaching

The deadline for arts therapists to complete their registration renewal is fast approaching

Planned changes to the paramedic education threshold have now come into force. This follows on from our consultation and decision by our Council to increase the threshold to degree level in 2018.

For the third year running, the HCPC has opened its student competition. 

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.

There's just one week until 1 September 2023, when the updated HCPC standards of proficiency come into effect. We encourage all registrants to ensure they understand the updates and are ready to integrate them as far as they relate to their scope of practice.