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Find out what Professional Standards Schemes are, how they work, whether your professional association is eligible for one, and how to apply.

Information to help associations recognised with a Professional Standards Scheme and their members meet their legislative obligations and improve their professional standards.

White papers, industry reports, research and thought leadership on professional standards, consumer protection, the regulation of professions, and more.

Notifications of new Professional Standards Schemes, annual reports and the latest news from the Professional Standards Council and our agency.

Find out what Professional Standards Schemes are, how they work, and how they protect you – the consumer – when you use professional services.