The British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists

Staff

BAPO employs seven staff members who assist with the running of the organisation. Our current staff include:

Sue Irving

BAPO Chief Executive Officer

Sue has held senior leadership roles in the not-for-profit sector for many years, most recently working in housing and before that she was CEO of Dumfries & Galloway Citizens Advice Service. She has an MBA from the Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen and she has a keen interest in ensuring equal access to services for people with vulnerabilities and complex needs. Sue also has Board level experience and is currently Vice Chair of the Board of Dumfries & Galloway College and previously chaired a national homelessness charity. Sue’s priorities in her interim role at BAPO are to deliver the recommendations of the form and function review to ensure BAPO is in a strong position to deliver excellence for its members.

    Aoife Healy

    Education and Practice Development Officer

    Aoife is an academic with over 15 years of experience. She recently joined Ulster University as a Lecturer in Sport & Exercise Biomechanics. Prior to this, Aoife was an Associate Professor of Human Movement Biomechanics at Staffordshire University. Through her roles she has experience in developing and delivering research-led face-to-face and distance education programmes, workshops and conferences. She has research interests in clinical biomechanics, with a focus on diabetic footwear, assistive technology, and gait analysis and acts as a Mentor within the British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists Mentoring Programme. Aoife’s goal in her role is to expand the education offering from BAPO for all its members.

      Christabelle Asoluka

      Assistant Education and Practice Development Officer | Executive Secretary

      Christabelle obtained her prosthetic and orthotic training in Nigeria and currently holds a Master’s degree in orthopaedic and rehabilitation technology from the University of Dundee.

      She has a strong interest in advocacy for rehabilitation policy and its services. 

        Tab Heeley

        BAPO Clinical Standards Officer

        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. 

          Kate Pugh

          Project Support Officer

          Kate has worked within a P&O setting for over 20 years, starting her career as an Orthotic Clerk. Kate started working at BAPO in 2022.

          Kate previously led a sustainability project, which won the CAHPO Greener AHP Award in 2022.

            Sharon Parker

            Events & Membership Administrator/ OETT Administrator

              Mim Langschova

              Events & Membership Administrator