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Conversion therapy ban – what registrants need to know

The HCPC has responded in support of the Government Equalities Office (GEO) consultation proposing a ban on practices known as conversion therapy in England and Wales.

Reclassification of Gabapentin and Pregabalin

From midnight on 1st April 2019, gabapentin and pregabalin will be reclassified as Schedule 3 controlled drugs, under the Misuse of Drugs Regulations (2001), and Class C of the Misuse of Drugs Act (1971)

Change of name

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

Launch date announced for specialist social work regulator

Nadhim Zahawi has announced Monday 2 December 2019 as the date when Social Work England will take over from the HCPC as the new social work regulator

HCPC increases the education threshold for paramedics

Planned changes to the paramedic education threshold have now come into force. This follows on from our consultation and decision by our Council to increase the threshold to degree level in 2018.

Standards for the use by orthoptists of exemptions to sell and supply medicines

The standards to enable registered orthoptists who are appropriately trained to sell and supply certain prescription only medicines

Professional bodies for practitioner psychologists

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

Additional entitlements

We have powers to mark or 'annotate' the Register to show where a registrant has additional entitlements because they have completed additional training in a particular area of practice.

One week until the HCPC updated standards of proficiency come into effect

There's just one week until 1 September 2023, when the updated HCPC standards of proficiency come into effect. We encourage all registrants to ensure they understand the updates and are ready to integrate them as far as they relate to their scope of practice. 

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

Professional bodies for chiropodists / podiatrists

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

Deadline for expense claims is approaching

As we approach the end of the financial year, please submit all your outstanding expense claims by Sunday 31 March 2019

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