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1st October 2025 by BAPO Admin

A day in the life of a prosthetist/orthotist competition

🎬 Competition Alert!

All prosthetists and orthotists based in the UK are invited to take part! Show us what life is really like as a prosthetist or orthotist.

Capture your experiences, challenges, and what makes your journey inspiring.

What to Do

🎥 Create a short video (1–3 minutes) that highlights your life as a prosthetist/orthotist 

It could be:

  • A typical day on your in your role
  • Team Projects
  • Anything that makes your experience unique

Be creative! Vlogs, montages, animations — all welcome. Just remember to keep patient privacy in mind.

Who Can Enter

Prosthetists and orthotists working in the UK. 

Prize

🏆 Win a £200 voucher of your choice!

How to Enter

  1. Upload and tag us in your video on Instagram – @_bapo2_ or LinkedIn – BAPO British Association of Prosthetics and Orthotics
  2. Please include where you work.
  3. Get consent from anyone who appears in your video.
  4. Be sure to use the tag: #BAPOADAYINTHELIFEOFPO
  5. Open to all UK prosthetists and orthotists

💡 Tip: Adding captions makes your video more accessible!

Important Dates

  • Deadline: Sunday, 14th December 2025 (11:59)
  • Winner announced: Week of Monday 15th December 2025

Judging Criteria

  • Storytelling: Is it clear and engaging?
  • Creativity: How original and fun is it?
  • Impact: Will it inspire others?

Quick Info

  • Length: 1–3 minutes
  • Subtitles: Recommended

Questions?

📧 Email us at: enquiries@bapo.com

Good luck!

We can’t wait to see your story. Be bold, be creative, and inspire the next generation of prosthetists and orthotists

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The British Association of Prosthetics and Orthotics (BAPO) was established to encourage high standards of prosthetic and orthotic practice. It is committed to Continued Professional Development and education to enhance standards of prosthetic and orthotic care.

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