The guidance explains to registrants how to use social media in a way which meets HCPC’s standards. It focuses on issues registrants and other stakeholders come across most frequently, and was informed by an online workshop and consultation.
The guidance is divided into four sections which includes top tips and using social media in line with HCPC standards.
Some of the top tips are:
HCPC Director of Policy and Standards Michael Guthrie said: “The vast majority of registrants who use social media already do so responsibly, in line with our standards, and without any difficulties at all. However, we know that registrants sometimes have questions or concerns about using social media because they want to make sure that they always meet our standards.
“This guidance explains what our standards mean when using social media. We have structured part of the guidance under the areas of our standards which apply to the appropriate use of social media.”
You can download the guidance at www.hcpc-uk.org/registrants/socialmediaguidance