What is HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council)?

The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) is the UK statutory regulator for 15 healthcare and social work professions, including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, diagnostic radiographers, paramedics, practitioner psychologists, social workers and speech and language therapists. Registration with the HCPC is legally required to use protected professional titles in the UK. The register is publicly searchable; the HCPC investigates fitness-to-practise concerns and can suspend or remove a registrant. Registrants must meet ongoing CPD standards and re-register every two years.