The pilot phase of the Professional Competence Scheme (PCS) commenced in January 2025, involving 37 pilot sites nationwide. The pilot sites represent all divisions of the Register, including acute general hospitals, maternity hospitals, as well as community care, education, and social care services. The PCS is based on the PDSA (Plan – Do – Study – Act) quality improvement tool.

A dedicated webpage is planned for launch this summer, providing comprehensive guidance on the Professional Competence Scheme (PCS), completion of CPD activity records, and the use of reflective tools. This month one of our pilot sites has been selected as an exemplar, for its work on embedding the Code and features in an article in this eZine. We will provide updates in the eZine of our ongoing work with the pilot of the PCS.