Executive Committee (EC)

Lynne has practiced as an Orthotist since qualifying in 1992. She attained an MBA from Aston University in 1998. Lynne is committed to supporting the profession to become the best it can be by removing barriers to development and change.

She retired as BAPO Chairman in 2021 and accepted Chair of Education to continue her focus and drive on education for the profession.

She works as Team Lead in Orthotics in Scotland and focusses her clinical practice on MSK and elderly care.

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

Jessica is a Student at the University of Salford studying Prosthetics & Orthotics. She is enjoying being a  part of BAPO and states “it helps me gain a greater understanding of the profession outside of University and what’s to come in my prospective career”

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.

David originally trained as an aircraft engineer but requalified as a Prosthetist and Orthotist in 1999.

As the first Orthotist to be admitted as a Fellow of Podiatric Medicine in the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow; he undertakes research and development within and outside his employment. He mentors and teaches globally within his professional and commercial spheres.

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.

Beth qualified from Strathclyde in 2014, starting out as a Prosthetist at RNOH, then moving into dual practice in Luton and now at Charring Cross continuing to work for Blatchfords. In 2019 while on sabbatical she volunteered in at the Orthopedic Training Centre Ghana, enjoying the challenge of inpatient programmes, complex pediatric cases, community outreach and a very busy outpatient department. She values working as part of an MDT and how it enhances patient care and relishes the challenge of dual practice.