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Report on the findings of the HCPC In Focus feedback survey 2015

From 5 June – 17 July 2015 we conducted an electronic survey to collect feedback about our external-facing electronic newsletter, HCPC In Focus. This report is a breakdown of our findings and a summary of potential future developments.

What you should expect from your health and care professional

A guide for people who use the services of, or are treated, by professionals regulated by the HCPC.

Inappropriate relationship with patient

Case study: A psychologist’s employer raised concerns that the registrant had taken a service user on a trip involving an overnight stay in a shared hotel room, bought the service user alcohol and appeared to be under the influence of alcohol in the presence of the service user.

The standards of proficiency for operating department practitioners

The standards of proficiency that operating department practitioners must meet in order to join, and remain on, the HCPC Register. 

Employer insight: Supporting members of the LGBT+ community flourish in the workplace

Dawn Starley (educational psychologist) shares her professional and personal experiences and why EDI is critical for ensuring all members of society are given a fair chance to be themselves

Our guidance on the use of social media

How to ensure you meet our standards by using social media effectively and sensitively

The standards of proficiency for speech and language therapists

The standards of proficiency that speech and language therapists must meet in order to join, and remain on, the HCPC Register. 

Fitness to practise annual report 2008

This report provides information about the HPC’s work in considering allegations about the fitness to practise of our registrants.

Review of the threshold level of qualification for entry to the Register

This policy statement sets out our broad approach to reviewing the threshold level of qualification for entry to the Register

Breach of confidentiality

Case study: An occupational therapist's employer raised concerns with us after the registrant left a notepad containing confidential information, pertaining to a number of service users, at the home address of a service user.

Engaging with the public about what they do via social media

Case study: Simon is a dietitian. He has recently been considering new ways of engaging with his service users and members of the public

Fitness to practise annual report 2019

The Fitness to practise annual report highlights key statistics and insights and explains how we protect the public and ensure our registrants meet our standards

Webinar: Revised standards of conduct, performance and ethics

An online session for current students, focusing on the forthcoming updates to the HCPC standards of conduct, performance and ethics.

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