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Sep 1, 2023 • 9 tweets • 2 min read
1/ A thread about the HCPC's updated Standards of Proficiency for Paramedics, which come into effect today - 1 September hcpc-uk.org/standards/stan…2/ Most changes are subtle, but some are new & substantial e.g. 2.1 maintain high standards of personal & professional conduct 2.3 understand importance of safeguarding, actively looking for signs of abuse, demonstrating understanding of safeguarding processes, engaging in these
Aug 31, 2021 • 4 tweets • 2 min read
1/ It's extremely important for registrants (especially #paramedics) to participate in this HCPC consultation. No person with their profession & good character at stake should be forced to have a #FitnessToPractise hearing by Zoom. Remote hearings should only occur by consent.
2/ All studies on remote hearings have noted their significant disadvantages by comparison to in-person hearings.
"We must acknowledge that for many people and in many cases they are not going to provide the best form of hearing we can offer" - Sir Keith Lindblom
