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Set up to protect the public, we are a UK-wide regulator of 15 health and care professions.

We currently regulate 15 professions:
arts therapists, biomedical scientists, chiropodists / podiatrists, clinical scientists, dietitians, hearing aid dispensers, occupational therapists, operating department practitioners, orthoptists, paramedics, physiotherapists, practitioner psychologists, prosthetists / orthotists, radiographers as well as and speech and language therapists.

02/11/2026

It’s National 2026! 🎉

This year we’re celebrating how OTs help people participate in life meaningfully.

You might think the places where we learn, work and live are neutral - but they’re not. They all have rules, structures and cultures that determine who’s allowed to thrive, and who’s locked out.

OTs work with people to challenge the barriers built into everyday environments. They support people to engage in activities, relationships and roles that give their lives meaning.

You can find out more about via Royal College of Occupational Therapists.

30/10/2026

🙌 It's not every day we get to go to Parliament to support the work our registrants do.

We were thrilled to hear Minister for Health recognise their contributions at the APPG for Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) - Karin Smyth for Bristol South.

It was brilliant to talk about the changing landscape with MPs who are healthcare professionals themselves - Sonia Kumar MP, Cat Eccles MP, Rachael Maskell 🎉

21/10/2026

Who'd have thought an escape room could be part of an occupational therapy course!

Occupational therapy lecturer Rhi Carter has developed this creative learning device for students:

A series of challenges involving simulated hospital notes, puzzles, a buzzer and a story, all taking place in the room. The students gather information, weigh up interpretations and make decisions together. If their reasoning is sound, they move to the next round. They have a full reflective discussion after the game.

A brilliant way to practise meeting HCPC standards in a low-stakes environment.

Rhi describes the benefits in The Conversation UK:

‘Health care professionals will encounter situations no instructor could write neatly into a case study. Preparing students for those moments means teaching them knowledge, but also giving them opportunities to practice what happens when the answer is not immediately clear.’

Full article linked in the comments!

19/10/2026

'Love working for the HCPC. Interesting cases and great colleagues.'

Could your next challenge be as a HCPC Fitness to Practise (FTP) Panel Chair?

We're looking for registrants and lay individuals who are ready to:

✅ Lead with confidence
✅ Support public protection
✅ Apply sound judgement to complex cases
✅ Adapt to change and guide effective panel discussions

As a FTP Panel Chair, you'll oversee independent fitness to practise panels and play a key role in maintaining confidence in the professions we regulate.

Apply now: hcpc-uk.org/partners-application-information

Applications close 3 November at 1pm.

16/10/2026

Save the date for ! 🎉

From 1–5 March 2027, CPD Week is back - the perfect opportunity to focus on your development.

Join us to learn, reflect and more! 🪧 We'll share events, activities and info soon.

Find out more 👉 hcpc-uk.org/cpd-week-2027

14/10/2026

It's - time to spread the word!

Today we celebrate our amazing workforce and all they do.

08/10/2026

On , we're recognising the impact of HCPC-registered podiatrists.

Their work goes far beyond routine foot care. Podiatrists help prevent complications associated with diabetes, support mobility and balance, and enable people to remain active and independent throughout their lives.

👣 Every step matters.

01/10/2026

'Don't shrink. Bring all of you to work' ✨

For our spotlight is on Tadala, a kidney dietitian who once thought her heritage might be a weakness.

But working with African Caribbean patients, who are disproportionately affected by kidney disease, Tadala realised her heritage was the key to improving their care.

Join us in celebrating all professionals with Black heritage, and everything they've done for care in the UK. 🙌 🙏

28/09/2026

We’re delighted to welcome Sophia Bourne as our Professional Liaison Consultant for Scotland.

Sophia joins us from the University of Leeds where she combined co-leading a professional skills initiative across the curriculum with teaching medical students on professionalism and patient safety.

She has also been the Learning and Development Consultant for the British Medical Association, has written for BMJ publications and built a suite of online professional learning resources for BMJ Learning Learning.

She has a Master’s in Occupational Psychology from Birkbeck, University of London and coaching qualifications, and is passionate about supporting personal and professional effectiveness in the workplace.

As Professional Liaison Consultant for Scotland, Sophia is looking forward to working with colleagues in the General Medical Council (GMC) and Nursing And Midwifery Council, NHS Boards, service providers and education providers across Scotland.

Sophia grew up near Edinburgh, and now that she’s back in Scotland, she’s looking forward to brushing up on her rather rusty Gaelic speaking skills.

Welcome Sophia! 🎉 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

25/09/2026

This , we're thanking our HCPC registrants who make a difference to people affected by cancer every day. 💚☕

Whether helping to diagnose cancer, supporting recovery, improving nutrition or helping people communicate after treatment, HCPC registrants play a vital role throughout the cancer journey.

Share in the comments how you're supporting this fantastic cause. 👇

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