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Search results for the care act 2014

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Education

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

Medical entitlements and COVID-19

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

Record keeping under pressure

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

Balancing service user need during a pandemic

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

What happens if a concern about me goes to a hearing

If the Investigating Committee decides there is a case to answer, the case will go forward for a final hearing

Approach to fitness to practise investigations and hearings

HCPC statement of approach to fitness to practise investigations and hearings during the COVID-19 pandemic

Raising the profile of the profession through social media

Case study: Dipak is a podiatrist who has recently started co-ordinating a campaign with his employer to promote the profession to the public

Unsafe clinical practice

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.

The registration renewal process explained

Registration Manager Dushyan Ashton highlights what registrants need to do to in order to renew their registration for the next two-year cycle.

The registration renewal process explained

HCPC Registration Manager highlights what registrants need to do to in order to renew their registration for the next two-year cycle.

Active implementation of the standards

We have changed the wording of the standards to move registrants away from a passive understanding of the standards, and towards active implementation of them. This is one theme within the key changes to the updated standards of proficiency for all professions. 

Further centralising the service user

We have improved the central role of the service user, including a focus on valid consent and effective communication. This is one theme within the key changes to the updated standards of proficiency for all professions. 

How to use the MRS

Step-by-step instructions for using the Multiple Registrant Search (MRS)

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