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We have emphasised the importance of registrants looking after their own mental health and seeking help where necessary as a part of maintaining their fitness to practise. This is one theme within the key changes to the updated standards of proficiency for all professions. 

Case study: Kathy is an occupational therapist, working in the NHS, and has recently trained as a best interests assessor

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In the 2024-25 academic year and beyond we are focusing on three key areas as we continue to play our part in responding to the challenges identified.

We are seeking feedback on proposed changes to the Standards of conduct, performance and ethics for each of the 15 professions we regulate. 

'As much as the situation is crazy and almost worthy of an apocalypse film, I feel lucky I can go to work every day and mix with friends and colleagues. It keeps some sense of normality day to day.'

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Rachel Booth-Gardiner and Georgia Vine are occupational therapists with lived experiences of disabilities and founding members of disability network AbleOTUK. For Disability History Month 2024, they explore the history of disabled healthcare professionals, celebrate the achievements of AbleOTUK and review the sections of the HCPC standards relating to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Bamidele is an HCPC registered Chartered Biomedical Scientist and Registration Assessor.

We've published a statement on how we assess the eligibility of programmes against the threshold level

Katherine Timms, Head of Policy and Standards, provides advice on how professionals can use social media appropriately during COVID-19