The deadline for radiographer registration renewals with the Health Professions Council (HPC) is almost drawing to a close.

In December, registration renewal forms were sent out to all radiographers on the Register. The signed and completed forms, plus payment, need to be with the HPC by the renewal date of 28 February in order to ensure that your name stays on the register.

As you will be aware, radiographers need to renew their registration with the HPC every two years to stay on the Register and continue to practice using the protected titles ‘radiographer’, ‘diagnostic radiographer’ or ‘therapeutic radiographer’.

As of 2 February, 32.2% of radiographers, which equates to 8,537 registrants had NOT renewed their registration. If you are one of the 32.2% then you must act NOW to be able to stay on the register.

If your payment and renewal form are not received by 28 February, then your registration WILL be lapsed. Your name will no longer appear on the HPC Register and you will not be able to use the protected title(s) for your profession. Although the HPC’s fee increases have come into effect, the amount each registrant is required to pay will be indicated on their renewal form.

The HPC will write to those whose registration lapses as well as the individual’s employer. If you lapse from the Register for more than 28 days and intend to continue to practice then you must pay a readmission fee of £115 in addition to your registration fee, as well as obtaining health and character references and completing a readmission form.

For more information on the HPC’s standards and about how to fill in a CPD profile as well as guidance notes for writing the profile, please visit the CPD page on the HPC website.

If you have not received a renewal form and have not changed your address, please contact the HPC as soon as possible by requesting a replacement form on the website.
 

Posted: 08/02/2010