Guides for UK practitioners
Plain-English guides on CPD audits, what activities count, and how to stay organised and audit-ready throughout the year — for counsellors, therapists, and HCPC-registered professionals.
What happens in a BACP CPD audit? A plain-English guide
Selected for a BACP CPD audit? Find out how BACP chooses members, exactly what evidence you'll need to submit, common mistakes to avoid, and how to prepare without the stress.
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HCPC CPD audits: what to expect and how to prepare
HCPC audits around 2.5% of its register every renewal cycle. Understand the four HCPC CPD standards, what evidence to keep, and how to build an audit-ready portfolio throughout your two-year registration period.
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What counts as CPD? A guide for UK therapists and healthcare professionals
Courses and conferences are obvious — but what about podcasts, reading, supervision, or teaching a colleague? This guide covers every type of CPD activity recognised by UK professional bodies, with examples.
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How to prepare for a CPD audit (without the panic)
Audit anxiety is common — and usually unnecessary. Learn the five things auditors actually look for, how to gather scattered evidence quickly, and how to build a year-round habit that makes audits stress-free.
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CPD software comparisons
Practical comparison guides for choosing a CPD tracker, without turning your records into another spreadsheet project.
HourlyCPD vs spreadsheets
Compare spreadsheet CPD tracking with evidence, supervision, renewals and audit-pack workflows.
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Excel CPD tracker alternative
A focused guide for practitioners moving from Excel templates to a purpose-built CPD tracker.
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Notion CPD tracker alternative
When a flexible workspace is not enough for CPD evidence, supervision and audit exports.
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Best CPD tracker for therapists
What counsellors, therapists and supervisors should look for in CPD tracking software.
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