The Institute of Registered Case Managers has published a series of updated documents this week that affect both Registered Case Managers and those intending to apply to the Pre-Registrant Pathway. These updates reflect IRCM’s ongoing commitment to maintaining professional standards, responding to feedback from the profession and other stakeholders, and ensuring that its requirements continue to support safe, effective, and inclusive case management practice. A full list of the documents is provided below and key updates are highlighted in the version table included towards the end of each document.
The Standards of Proficiency in Case Management have been updated with new standards to strengthen expectations around Professional Supervision and Inclusivity, recognising the central role both play in supporting safe decision-making, professional development, and equitable practice. A number of smaller updates and clarifications have also been made to improve clarity and consistency across the standards.
IRCM has also introduced new policies on Safeguarding Training and Professional Supervision, which will come into effect from 1 July 2026. These new policies further strengthen public protection and support practitioners in maintaining safe, reflective, and accountable practice. The delayed implementation date has been set to allow Registered Case Managers and Pre-Registrants adequate time to understand the requirements and make appropriate arrangements. They build on existing safeguards and reflect IRCM’s wider commitment to continuous improvement and public confidence in the profession.
The Pre-Registrant Pathway, due to open to applications on 19 January 2026, represents a significant development in supporting individuals entering the profession. Publishing the relevant policies and guidance in advance enables prospective applicants to prepare fully for the pathway, and to raise any questions they wish ahead of applications opening.
Updated and new documents
The following policies, procedures and documents have been updated. These apply to both Registered Case Managers and Pre-Registrants:
- Standards of Proficiency in Case Management
- Continuous Professional Development Policy (as part of the update this has been split from the original combined CPD Policy and Guidance). There are also downloadable word templates to support this Policy.
- CPD guidance (split from the original combined CPD Policy and Guidance)
- Publicity and Marketing information for Registrants and Pre-Registrants
- Terms and Conditions for Registration and Pre-Registration
These are updated and apply for Registered Case Managers and Registered Case Manager Applicants only:
- Registration and Renewal Policy for the Register of Case Managers
- Applying to join the Register of Case Managers – information for applicants
These are new and apply for both Registered Case Managers and Pre-Registrants:
- Professional Supervision Policy – This policy comes into effect from 1st July 2026, in order to provide Registrants and Pre-Registrants sufficient time to make arrangements to comply.
- Safeguarding Training Policy – This policy comes into effect from 1st July 2026, in order to provide Registrants and Pre-Registrants sufficient time to make arrangements to comply.
The following are new policies, procedures and documents and apply to Pre-Registrants and Pre-Registrant Pathway applicants only:
- Professional Conduct Policy for Pre-Registrants
- Registration and Renewal Policy for the Pre-Registrant Pathway
- Applying to join the Pre-Registrant Pathway – information for applicants
Accessing the documents
These and other IRCM documents can be accessed on key documents page of this website. For IRCM Portal users those appropriate to your status can also be found in the resources tab when logging into the portal.