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This qualitative study aimed to explore expectations of the role of the HPC as a regulator, initial expectations when preparing and lodging a complaint, case handling and the outcome of the fitness to practise process.

Submitting documents in the wrong format can cause severe delays to your application

A 45-minute webinar as part of CPD Week 2026. A learning session on communication and the use of social media in the context of professional practice. We'll look at the relevant standards, some case studies, how you might reflect on these concepts and how you might grow your knowledge and skills around them.

We have developed an eLearning module which combines a refresher on EDI and includes aspects of unconscious bias and sexual harassment. In addition, all partners have to receive training on information security as they deal with information on behalf of the HCPC.

We'll check if your application is complete and all your documents are certified correctly

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.

This report presents highlights from our fifth year in registration survey. The survey was launched in mid-July (2025), to seek the views of those who have been HCPC-registered for a year and came through the UK registration route.

The changes between the previous standards and the updated standards are set out in these comparison tables.

You can use your online account to request that your name is changed on the HCPC Register

The deadline for physiotherapists to complete their registration renewal is fast approaching

Our assessors conclude their assessment and recommend an outcome to your application

If you’re asked to complete a test of competence, it means we need more information about whether you can practice safely and effectively in the UK.  

For those who qualified more than five years ago and have been practising outside of the UK since qualifying