The British Association of Prosthetics and Orthotics

Professional Affairs Committee

This committee deals with the professional issues that affect the Association and its members. It carefully considers issues that have a direct bearing on the daily practice of Prosthetists, Orthotists, Technicians, Support Workers, and Learners. The Professional Affairs Committee is responsible for the publication and development of our guidelines and ethical code.

If you would like to join the Professional Affairs Committee, apply here

Alice Dudley

COMMITTEE CHAIR

    Paul Charlton

    COMMITTEE MEMBER

    Paul is a full time practising Orthotist. He also sits on the Research Committee and Executive Committee.

      Christian Pankhurst

      COMMITTEE MEMBER

      With over 20 years’ experience in the NHS complimenting various multi-disciplinary teams in the acute and community settings, Christian is a Clinical Specialist Orthotist in Guy’s and St. Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust and King’s College Hospital.  He is the vice-Chair of FDUK, and sits on the Professional Affairs committee within BAPO, the steering panel of the pan-England Diabetes Foot Network and the RHIVA clinical group.

      Christian’s interest and enthusiasm for sharing clinical knowledge, experiences and education with clinicians and patients has seen him running and participating in various multi-disciplinary conferences.

        Chiazoka Ezeuzo

        PUBLIC HEALTH AND SUSTAINABILITY LEAD

        Hi, I am Chiazoka Ezeuzo (Mary),
        I am an internationally trained Prosthetist and Orthotist, from Nigeria, currently practising as an Orthotist with Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust. I have over 5 years of practice. I am passionate about leadership, education and preceptorship programmes to ease transitioning of graduates into full practice. My enthusiasm to always learn and improve my skills prompted my joining the BAPO editorial committee to work together with other members in building the BAPO connection and the general association.

          Dawn Crofts

          COMMITTEE MEMBER

          Dawn Crofts graduated from the University of Salford in 1999 with a degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics. She started her career as a Prosthetist in the West Midlands and developed her career to become the Prosthetic Manager at Wrexham Artificial Limb and Appliance Centre. Dawn worked in private practice for several years and had the opportunity to fit some of the most advanced prosthetic componentry available. She has an interest in writing expert witness reports and has studied for a MA in Medical Ethics and Law. Dawn is based in the West Midlands and works for Blatchford Ltd as the National Clinical Lead for Prosthetics.

            Tanja Scherrer

            COMMITTEE MEMBER

            Tanja began her career as an orthotics technician before completing her BSc and MSc in Prosthetics and Orthotics. Now Principal Orthotist at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board in Wales, she leads service development across adult and paediatric orthotics. Passionate about multi- and interdisciplinary working, Tanja focuses on improving patient care by integrating orthotics more closely with wider healthcare teams.

              Jonathan Bull

              COMMITTEE MEMBER

                Laura Barr

                COMMITTEE MEMBER

                Laura graduated from the University of Strathclyde in 2007 and works as an Advanced Practitioner within the Orthotic and Orthopaedic services at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. Laura has a specialist interest in musculoskeletal conditions of the foot and ankle, she holds a NRS Careers Research Fellowship and is currently undertaking a PhD. She has taught internationally and extensively throughout the UK on the subject of orthotic management, and is passionate about supporting other clinicians in their career development.

                  Tab Heeley

                  COMMITTEE MEMBER

                  Tabby graduated from the University of Salford in 2017, and began her career working as a prosthetist across the West Midlands and North Wales. Since March 2024, Tabby has taken up the role of Clinical Skills Tutor at the University of Salford, and has also taken on the Clinical Standards Officer role within BAPO. She continues to enjoy practising prosthetics one day a week, at the Wrexham Artificial Limb and Appliance Centre
                  Tabby is openly autistic, and has a special interest in neurodiversity; through her work with the University and with BAPO, she hopes to challenge perceptions of autistic people both within our profession, and in the wider world.