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The way we communicate is continually evolving and our standards need to reflect this.

The HCPC Corporate Plan 2025-26 sets out how we will continue to make progress on each of our six strategic priorities over the year.

As we enter the final year of our current Corporate Strategy, the HCPC is looking to recruit four new members of our Council: one registrant member and up to three lay members.

We review our standards periodically to ensure that they are up-to date with current practice.

Our priority is ensuring that registrants have access to advice and support, so that they can get the help they need and ensure they are able to continue to practise safely, without fear of the impact on their registration. To support this, we have produced online materials aimed at registrants and updated our guidance on health and character to include more illustrative case studies.

Today we have launched a consultation which outlines proposed changes to the Standards of conduct, performance and ethics.

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

Our primary purpose is to protect the public, but there are benefits to being a regulated profession

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

Monday 3 March marks the start of the HCPC's first ever CPD Week. We will be showcasing resources, sharing good practice and publishing materials designed to support registrants with their CPD.