Professional Regulation
In the absence of any regulation or registration in the field of therapeutic play, play therapy and filial play by the government, PTUK acts as a governing body in a self regulating profession. In accepting this responsibility we have set the highest standards of education, training and practice appropriate to the level of working.
We welcome the government’s intention to move towards regulation of the profession through the Health Professions Council (HPC) or any other body. We will work with any other relevant organisation, on an equitable basis, to achieve this. At present (September 2007) PTUK is not satisfied that the HPC, as presently constituted, is the best way of achieving protection for the public. We are exploring other options along with other psychology based professional organisations.
