This voluntary register has been created to recognise the professionalism and dedication of social care professionals in England.

Those on the register have demonstrated a commitment to the cultures and behaviours expected of their profession, adhere to Codes of Conduct and Ethics, and provide care and support to the very highest standards.

The Purpose of the CPR

The CPR has been established as a direct result of the findings contained within the IHSCM's "A People Plan for Social Care". It has the support of many working in the social care sector in England. Its objective is to promote public confidence in the social care workforce in England, where, unlike the devolved regions of the UK, there is currently no registration provision of any kind. 

The CPR is a register of individuals who are trained and competent in providing care and support, who agree to uphold professional and ethical standards through a comprehensive code of conduct, and who have chosen to have an entry on the register. It aims to:

• ensure that care professionals keep up to date and maintain competence
• engender a sense of professionalism
• promote high standards among professional care workers. Voluntary registration is designed to assure the public and employers that multidisciplinary social care workers are appropriately trained and competent.

It places an obligation on registrants to meet standards that will be recognised throughout England and to provide a level of public protection from unprofessional or unethical behaviour. It also seeks to enhance professional recognition of social care professionals.

The Register is explicit in its commitment to uphold professional cultures, behaviour and values. The general professional expectations of all CPR registrants are set out in the registers' codes and standards of care practice,  "Code of Professional Practice & Conduct (the Code)’. Every applicant for registration must state that they understand the Code and will agree to abide by it.