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Background to the Health Professions Council

Background to the Health Professions Council

The Healthcare Professions Council describes their function as protecting the public by setting standards for training, education, behavior and health. They currently regulate 13 health professions and it is anticipated that following the Department of Health’s consultation, the HPC will regulate Hearing Aid Dispensers who are currently regulated by the Hearing Aid Council.
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Registration with the Health Professions Council

Registration with the Health Professions Council

All of the 13 professions have at least one professional title that is protected by law, including those shown above. This means, for example, that anyone using the titles 'physiotherapist' or 'dietitian' must be registered with the HPC.
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Investigation by the Health Professions Council

Investigation by the Health Professions Council

Once a complaint has been made, it is investigated by the Council. As well as complaints from the public, information may be provided by other agencies including your employer and the police.
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Adjudication by the Health Professions Council

Adjudication by the Health Professions Council

The hearing process is split into three parts; fact finding, impairment and sanction. The Committee will hear evidence and make findings on the allegations made against you by the Council. They will then determine whether or not the allegations found “proven” amount to impairment.
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Interim Orders of the Health Professions Council

Interim Orders of the Health Professions Council

If the HPC deem that the practitioner represents a risk to themselves and/or patent safety, they will refer your case to the respective Committee with a recommendation that an interim order should be imposed.
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Appeals to and restoration by the Health Professions Council

Appeals to and restoration by the Health Professions Council

It is possible to appeal a decision of the Committee. There is a 28 day time limit for appeals. If you are unsure of your position, we can review your matter and advise you on your prospects of success on appeal together with any other relevant factors such as cost liabilities.
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Tips on dealing with the Health Professions Council

Tips on dealing with the Health Professions Council

Details of some of the issues you should bear in mind when dealing with the Health Professions Council
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