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Case study: A biomedical scientist’s employer raised concerns following an incident where the registrant failed to follow procedure. When processing samples, the registrant failed to prevent contamination, which led to inaccurate results.

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

Information about raising a concern, fitness to practise and the investigation process

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. 

Information about the revisions to the standards of conduct, performance and ethics, which were consulted on in 2023 and came into effect on 1 September 2024.

When you will hear from us and how long each part of the process will take

Supporting information which expands on the delivery elements of Preceptorship Principle 4 - Preceptor role

We’ve been speaking to Registrants throughout the pandemic and highlighting their COVID-19 experiences

Legal Assessors are legally qualified and provide advice to panels of the HCPC’s statutory committees and Council on questions of law

Case study: Raff is a hearing aid dispenser working in independent practice. He has just started running his own business as a sole practitioner in a remote location in the Scottish Highlands.

How to pay the renewal fee to maintain your HCPC registration

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.

Ruth Clement is Head of Kent Children’s Therapies at Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust. A concern was raised about a HCPC-registered therapist that Ruth line-managed. Here she gives her perspective on the events and shares tips for employers or managers in similar situations.

The people we work with are central to helping us achieve effective and efficient regulation