The British Association of Prosthetics and Orthotics

BAPO Admin

by

BAPO P&O Awards 2026

Celebrate Excellence at the BAPO P&O Awards 2026

Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the outstanding achievements, dedication, innovation, and impact of the Prosthetic & Orthotic workforce at the BAPO P&O Awards 2026.

Taking place on Friday 4th September 2026 at the prestigious ICC Wales, this special event will bring together professionals, colleagues, partners, learners, researchers, technicians, support workers, and industry leaders from across the sector for a night of recognition, networking, and celebration.

Your Evening Includes

Guests attending the awards evening will enjoy:

  • A welcome drinks reception from 18:30
  • A professionally hosted awards ceremony
  • A delicious three-course meal
  • The opportunity to network and celebrate with colleagues and peers from across the P&O community
  • Recognition of the incredible individuals and teams shaping the future of prosthetic and orthotic services

This evening is dedicated to recognising and celebrating excellence across the P&O workforce and highlighting the remarkable contribution the profession makes to improving lives every day.

Event Details

BAPO P&O Awards 2026
Date: Friday 4th September 2026
Drinks Reception: From 18:30
Venue: ICC Wales
Coldra Wood, Caerleon, Newport NP18 1DE

Whether you are attending to support nominees, celebrate colleagues, connect with peers, or simply enjoy an evening dedicated to the profession, we look forward to welcoming you to what promises to be a memorable and inspiring occasion.

Dress Code: We encourage guests to attend in a way that makes them feel confident and comfortable, whether that’s black tie, formal wear, cultural dress, or simply dressing as the very best version of yourself as we come together to celebrate excellence.

Book Your Place

Tickets are subject to availability, and early booking is strongly encouraged to avoid disappointment. If you are interested in makeing a group booking, please contact enquiries@bapo.com 

Member ticket £80

Non-member ticket £150

Purchase your ticket today!

Award Sponsors

by

New Resource Launch: For the prosthetic and orthotic workforce: A guide to preparing abstracts and presenting at conferences

We’re excited to launch a new guide for the prosthetic and orthotic workforce:
A guide to preparing abstracts and presenting at conferences.

Developed to support engagement with research, service evaluation, and quality improvement, this practical guide offers clear advice on:
✔️ Writing and submitting abstracts
✔️ Preparing and delivering oral presentations
✔️ Sharing your work confidently at professional meetings and conferences

While not specific to BAPO conference guidelines, the guidance is designed to support submissions to a wide range of national and international conferences.

This resource is for everyone in the P&O community – prosthetists, orthotists, technicians, support workers, students, apprentices, and educators – at all stages of their careers.

At BAPO, we are committed to providing an equitable platform for abstract submission and presentation. We’re particularly keen to support educators to share their work, reflecting the vital role of the educator workforce. Every BAPO conference includes a dedicated space for an educator presentation.

📘 Start sharing your work.
🎤 Build confidence.
🌍 Contribute to the future of the profession.

 

Guide to preparing abstracts FINALDownload

by

International collaboration – joint statement

The British Association of Prosthetics and Orthotics (BAPO) and The Swedish Prosthetics and Orthotics Association (SOIF) are proud to announce a new international partnership dedicated to strengthening the global prosthetic and orthotic profession. Prosthetists and orthotists face challenges that cross borders and healthcare systems, and this collaboration brings both organisations together to champion the profession through education, visibility, advocacy, and celebration of excellence.

Dr Nicky Eddison, Chair of BAPO, said:

“Prosthetists and orthotists play a vital role in patient care, and our profession thrives when we learn from each other. International collaboration supports our shared commitment to raising standards, expanding knowledge, and ensuring the critical skills of our workforce are fully recognised.”

Per Kallvant, Chair of SOIF, added:

“Our profession is essential to the health and independence of people around the world. By working together, we amplify the voice of prosthetists and orthotists, strengthen our global community, and highlight the value we bring to healthcare systems everywhere.”

Through this partnership, BAPO and SOIF will focus on joint initiatives that promote education, professional development, and shared best practice. Together, the organisations will advocate for greater visibility and understanding of the profession, address global challenges such as unequal access to services, workforce shortages, the visibility and impact of prosthetic and orthotics care, and celebrate the ongoing innovation and excellence within prosthetics and orthotics.

This collaboration reflects a shared belief: that empowering prosthetists and orthotists strengthens patient care and advances health and wellbeing worldwide.

 

by

BAPO Launches New Journal Partnership Programme to Enhance Research Access, Education and Professional Development

British Association of Prosthetics and Orthotics (BAPO) is pleased to announce the launch of its Journal Partnership Programme, a new initiative designed to strengthen collaboration between professional practice and academic publishing within prosthetics and orthotics.

Building on the success of BAPO’s existing partnership programme, this new strand focuses specifically on working with journals and publishers to improve access to research, support education and continuing professional development, and increase visibility for high-quality scholarly content within the profession.

Benefits for BAPO Members

The Journal Partnership Programme delivers clear and tangible benefits for BAPO members, supporting their clinical practice, research activity and lifelong learning. Through these partnerships, members may gain access to:

  • Reduced or waived article processing charges (APCs) for open-access publishing
  • Greater exposure to relevant, high-quality research in prosthetics and orthotics
  • Educational resources such as CPD articles, research summaries and webinars
  • Improved engagement with journals aligned to professional priorities and clinical practice

By strengthening links with journals, BAPO aims to ensure that its members are supported to publish, access and apply evidence-based research, enhancing patient care and professional standards across the UK.

Benefits for Journals and Publishers

For journals, the programme provides a valuable opportunity to connect directly with a highly engaged, specialist professional audience. Partner journals benefit from:

  • Increased visibility and recognition through BAPO’s website and communication channels
  • Targeted promotion to practising prosthetists and orthotists across the UK
  • Opportunities to share content and updates with members via newsletters, events and digital communications
  • Stronger engagement with clinicians and researchers working at the forefront of prosthetics and orthotics practice

The programme offers flexible partnership options, enabling journals to select a model that best aligns with their strategic goals, whether focused on visibility, education, or member benefits.

Journal Partner flyerDownload

Get Involved

BAPO welcomes expressions of interest from journals and publishers who share a commitment to advancing research, education and professional practice in prosthetics and orthotics.

For more information or to discuss partnership opportunities, please refer to the attached flyer or contact BAPO directly.

 

Quote from Dr Laura Barr, chair of the BAPO Research Committee

“We are excited to work more closely with our journal partners through this new programme. It creates meaningful opportunities for the prosthetics and orthotics community to strengthen relationships between research and practice, support evidence-based care, and improve access to high-quality, relevant research for our members.”

    by

    Allied Health Professions Workforce Research Partnership (AHP WRaP)

    The AHP WRaP team are pleased to announce that the project’s website is now live: https://research.shu.ac.uk/ahpwrap/  

    If you are hearing about the AHP WRaP for the first time, the short video introduction on the website’s landing page provides a great overview of the project.  

    Further details on each of the AHP WRaP’s current research projects can be found here: https://research.shu.ac.uk/ahpwrap/research-projects/  

    As well as the website, you can also keep informed about the project through our social media pages : LinkedIn | BlueSky  

    And of course through signing up to the CHAIN sub-group ‘NIHR AHP WRaP’.  Existing CHAIN members can email enquiries@chain-network.org.uk with the request to join this new sub-group.