BAPO Proudly Sponsors Award at the Advancing Healthcare Awards 2026
We’re proud to announce that BAPO is sponsoring the BAPO Award for Evidencing Impact & Excellence in Prosthetics & Orthotics at the Advancing Healthcare Awards 2026.
The Advancing Healthcare Awards recognise and celebrate the work of allied health professionals, healthcare scientists and those working alongside them in essential support roles, who are leading innovative healthcare practice across the UK. For more than 20 years, the Awards have built a strong sense of community—recognising excellence not only through award winners and finalists, but also through the ongoing support of loyal sponsors and partners.
BAPO’s sponsorship reflects our continued commitment to advancing standards within prosthetics and orthotics. This award will recognise projects and services that clearly evidence impact, innovation and excellence, making a measurable difference to patient outcomes while demonstrating leadership, service-user involvement and effective use of resources.
Submitting an entry to the Advancing Healthcare Awards offers a unique opportunity to shine a spotlight on the outstanding work being delivered across healthcare and to become part of the wider Advancing Healthcare Awards community and professional networks.
The Advancing Healthcare Awards are organised by Chamberlain Dunn, an award-winning events and creative design company with 30 years’ experience and expertise in delivering prestigious healthcare awards programmes.
Congratulations to the BAPO Career Outreach Team!
We are delighted to congratulate the Career Outreach and Work Experience Initiative Team from the British Association of Prosthetics and Orthotics on winning the British Association of Prosthetics and Orthotics Award for Evidencing Impact and Excellence in Prosthetics and Orthotics, sponsored by BAPO, at the Advancing Healthcare Awards 2026.
WINNER Career Outreach and Work Experience Initiative The Career Outreach Team, British Association of Prosthetics and Orthotics This prestigious recognition celebrates the team’s outstanding commitment to promoting prosthetics and orthotics as a career, supporting work experience opportunities, and inspiring the next generation of professionals. Their dedication is helping to strengthen the future workforce and raise the profile of prosthetics and orthotics across the UK.
Highly Commended Queen Mary’s Hospital Orthotic Department – Pectus Carinatum Bracing Service Jack Presnell, Assistant Clinical Lead Orthotist; Andy Kelly and Tom Williams, Senior Technicians; and Diana Chau, Orthotist, Queen Mary’s Hospital, Roehampton.
Finalist Active Neuro Rehabilitation Hub – Gateshead Amputee Service Gemma Stoddart, Lead Physiotherapist; Rachel Lees, Lead Occupational Therapist; and Gail Archer, Senior Lead Occupational Therapist. Congratulations to everyone recognised in this category at the Advancing Healthcare Awards 2026. Your work demonstrates the innovation, collaboration and excellence that continue to advance prosthetic and orthotic care and improve outcomes for patients. 📸