Executive Committee (EC)

Peter has practiced Orthotics after qualifying in 1988, was awarded an MSc in 1995 and a Professional Diploma in Marketing in 2014 Involved with BAPO from the outset his main interest now rests with developing the organisation to be a world class professional association, supporting those with clinical expertise in prosthetics and orthotics find a voice . Peter is currently Vice-Chair of the Executive Committee and sits on the Finance Committee. Peter is TayCare’s Director of Clinical and Commercial Services, has a regular clinic in Goole District Hospital and is seconded to BAPO one day per week. The secondment provides the time to represent BAPO at key meetings; including the Allied Health Professions Federation Policy Group

Kate has been practicing as an Orthotist in Nottingham since qualifying in 2014. She has been a member of the executive committee since 2017 and is passionate about encouraging prospective students into the profession and promoting how P&O can provide life changing interventions to our patients

Paul is full time practicing Orthotist from the North. He currently sits on the research committee and the Professional Affairs Committee, previously being Chair.

I qualified as a Prosthetist/Orthotist BSc (hons) at Salford University in 2002 and have worked for Steeper Group since qualification. I have specialised in paediatric orthotics and worked in and around Leeds within both the NHS community clinics and in the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Ian is an Orthotic Technician based at the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow which is part of the Queen Elizabeth University Campus. He started within Orthotics and Prosthetics as an apprentice employed by Greater Glasgow Health Board. He has an interest in Technician education and is an SQA External Verifier. Ian is the Technician representative on the EC and is currently the association Treasurer.

Miriam Golding-Day is a Research Fellow at the University of Nottingham and Senior Orthotist at Nottingham University Hospitals Trust. She sits as Chair of the BAPO Research Committee.

I am a second year student, studying Prosthetics & Orthotics at University of Strathclyde. I was drawn to P&O as I love science and know I want to work with people. I am excited to further my knowledge in P&O and I am looking forward to my career once I graduate in 2022.

Lauren is an Orthotist from Yorkshire and has been sitting on BAPO committees since being a student. She is responsible for the work of the ID group which helps with managing BAPOs website and social media platforms

Student at the University of Salford studying Prosthetics & Orthotics.