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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.

04/08/2026

NHS radiographers have reported that racist abuse is worsening.

This comes from the Society and College of Radiographers (SoR | CoR) via a recent survey.

No registrant should feel unsafe at work or endure discriminatory behaviour. Our resources for navigating discrimination can help: www.hcpc-uk.org/standards/meeting-our-standards/discrimination

Full article: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/nhs-workers-racism-patients-hospitals-37509096

01/08/2026

Are you chiropodist/podiatrist who has come off the Register today?

Here's how to get back on quickly if you didn't complete your renewal in time: www.hcpc-uk.org/short-readmission

01/08/2026

Are you hearing aid dispenser who has come off the Register today?

Here's how to get back on quickly if you didn't complete your renewal in time: www.hcpc-uk.org/short-readmission

29/07/2026

Chiropodists / podiatrists - there are only 2️⃣ days left to renew your registration!

Make sure you complete all steps before 31 July 2026.

More info and tips: https://www.hcpc-uk.org/news-and-events/news/2026/hearing-aid-dispensers-chiropodists-and-podiatrists-renewal-window-closing-soon/

28/07/2026

Hearing aid dispensers - there are only 3️⃣ days left to renew your registration!

⏳ Make sure you complete all steps before 31 July 2026.

More info and tips: https://www.hcpc-uk.org/news-and-events/news/2026/hearing-aid-dispensers-chiropodists-and-podiatrists-renewal-window-closing-soon/

23/07/2026

Do you have a colleague like this? 👇

- An excellent communicator
- Builds trust
- Sound judgement
- Strong political acumen
- Shapes strategy and direction

They could be who we're looking for.

Send them the link below or share this post before 4 August.

23/07/2026

Chiropodists / podiatrists - there are only 8️⃣ days left to renew your registration!

Make sure you complete all steps before 31 July 2026.

More info and tips: https://www.hcpc-uk.org/news-and-events/news/2026/hearing-aid-dispensers-chiropodists-and-podiatrists-renewal-window-closing-soon/

22/07/2026

Hearing aid dispensers - there are only 9️⃣ days left to renew your registration!

Make sure you complete all steps before 31 July 2026.

More info and tips: https://www.hcpc-uk.org/news-and-events/news/2026/hearing-aid-dispensers-chiropodists-and-podiatrists-renewal-window-closing-soon/

17/07/2026

Ok, but what does 'technology-enabled regulatory excellence and organisational sustainability' mean?

For registrants:

It means better data platforms, website improvements, a new customer contact centre - and improvements for us internally, so we can better protect the public.

16/07/2026

"Meaningful representation goes way beyond numbers, it's when people feel they belong..."

Rajesh Kesavan, PACS & IMS Lead PACS Team, Clinical Systems at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust and Afra Sulfikher, Trust-wide CT Service Lead at United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust share their pride, journeys and the importance of diversity in healthcare.

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http://www.hcpc-uk.org/contact-us

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