BAPO Teatime Talks
Engaging Conversations to Enrich Professional Practice
Welcome to BAPO Teatime Talks—a dynamic and informative virtual series designed to support the ongoing professional development of prosthetists, orthotists, technicians, support workers, learners, and both BAPO members and non-members. These one-hour interactive sessions are held on alternate Mondays at 6:00 PM via Microsoft Teams, offering a convenient and accessible opportunity to stay up to date with the latest developments in clinical practice.
Each session is carefully curated to bring relevant, real-world topics to the forefront, ensuring participants gain valuable insights into emerging trends, evolving methodologies, and best practices within the field of prosthetics and orthotics.
Please note: Teatime Talks do not run on Bank Holidays or during the summer holiday period.
Why Attend Teatime Talks?
- Current and Relevant Topics
Our sessions focus on cutting-edge themes that reflect the latest advancements and discussions in prosthetic and orthotic care. From clinical innovation to patient-centred approaches, each talk is tailored to support evidence-informed practice. - Expert-Led Presentations
BAPO is proud to feature leading voices from the profession, including experienced clinicians, researchers, educators, and industry experts. Attendees benefit from up-to-date, reliable knowledge delivered by recognised authorities in the field. - Interactive and Engaging Format
These sessions are designed to be interactive, allowing participants to ask questions, share experiences, and engage in meaningful discussions. This collaborative approach enhances learning and encourages the exchange of ideas among peers. - On-Demand Access for Members
If you’re unable to attend a live session, recorded versions of past Teatime Talks are available exclusively to BAPO members via the Members Area of our website. This means you can catch up on content at your own convenience and revisit key discussions as needed.
Register and Join the Conversation
We invite you to register for our upcoming Teatime Talks and be part of a growing community committed to lifelong learning and professional excellence. Details of forthcoming sessions are regularly updated on the BAPO website.
Organising Team
For more information, please contact:
Christabelle Asoluka – christabelle.asoluka@bapo.com
BAPO Secretariat – enquiries@bapo.com
Teatime Talks for your diary
6pm
International Education Routes into the UK P&O Workforce: Skills, Standards and Support
Monday 27th July
Naveed Ahmed
6pm
Bridging the Gap between Orthotists and Technicians’ Footwear Orders
Monday 14 September
Andy Walker
6pm
From Pressure to Adherence: Designing Footwear That Prevents Diabetes-Related Foot Ulcers
Monday 28 September
Isabella Gigante
6pm
Introduction to Scoliosis: An Overview of Current Understanding, Trends and Practices
Monday 26 October
Kate Chauhan
Available Recordings
How to Access Recorded Sessions: As a BAPO member, you gain exclusive access to the recorded sessions through our Members Area. Please see the list below under Past Education Resources or use the button to sign in and access the library of past talks:
Organizing Team – name and contact email address:
Christabelle Asoluka Christabelle.asoluka@bapo.com
BAPO secretariat enquiries@bapo.com
Click here for the past education resources
- Monday 29 June 2026 – What Does “Digital” Really Mean in Prosthetics & Orthotics? Rethinking Practice, Skills, and Innovation, Presented by Alan Hutchinson & Krista Asoluka (via Members Area)
- Monday 15 June 2026 – Management of diabetic foot disease – An Orthotist’s perspective, Presented by Gail Morrison (via Members Area)
- Monday 1 June 2026 – World Day For Assistive Technology: Input-Adapted Gaming, Presented by Andrew Bromilow (via Members Area)
- Monday 18 May 2026 – Becoming an Expert Witness, Presented by Nick Deal (via Members Area)
- Monday 11 May 2026 – Embedding Sustainable Practices into P&O, Presented by Chiazoka Ezeuzo (via Members Area)
- Monday 13 April 2026 – Management of Bany Sarcomas in Children, Presented by Tom Beckingsale (via Members Area)
- Monday 30 March 2026 – Cosmesis Counts: The Case for Aesthetic Design in Prosthetic Practice, Presented by Professor Nerrolyn Ramstrand (via Members Area)
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Monday 2 March 2026 -Criteria for Success in New Patients with MPKs – A Service Evaluation, Presented by Megan Painter (via Members Area)
- Monday 2 February 2026 – Orthotic treatment of Pectus Carinatum and Pectus Excavatum, Presented by Fiona Roy & Kate Chauhan (via Members Area)
- Monday 19 January 2026 – Practice makes progress: Progressing Practice-based learning as the future of our profession, Presented by Clare Carson (via Members Area)
- Monday 5 January 2026 – Unified approach to Footdrop, Presented by Jon Graham (via Members Area)
- Monday 8 December 2025 – Communication between P&O clinicians and technicians, Presented by Anushika Dayananda (via Members Area)
- Wednesday 3 December 2025 – Webinar – BAPO MEMBERSHIP: The Value of Belonging and how to make the most of it YouTube Link
- Monday 24 November 2025 – The Power of Peer Support, Presented by Deborah Bent (via Members Area)
- Monday 10 November 2025 – Raising the profile of prosthetics and orthotics professions, Presented by Lauryn Campbell (via Members Area)
- Monday 27 October 2025 – Making sense of Perthes’ Disease, Presented by Adam Galloway (via Members Area)
- Monday 13 October 2025 – AHP Day: The Tree Shifts, Presented by Carol Martin (via Members Area)
- Monday 29 September 2025 – The Psychological Impact of Stroke, Presented by Vidya Rajbhoj (via Members Area)
- Monday 15 September 2025 – Introduction to the Glass Tracing Alignment Method, Presented by Matthew Habecker (via Members Area)
- Wednesday 3 September 2025 – Webinar – P&O Day UK Creating Awareness for Prosthetics & Orthotics through Research and Education YouTube Link
- Monday 1 September 2025 – Empowering the Technician Workforce, Presented by Bex Wilkinson (via Members Area)
- Wednesday 6 August 2025 – Enhanced Clinical Practice for P&O – All your questions answered! YouTube Link
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Monday 28 July 2025 – To tune or not to tune, Presented by Elaine Owen (via Members Area)
- Monday 14 July 2025 – Lower Limb Function, Gait Analysis & Orthotic Utilisation, Presented by Florence Goodwin & Tony Andrejevas (via Members Area)
- Monday 30 June 2025 – The Prosthetics and Orthotics Profession in New Zealand, Presented by Jaska Stewart (via Members Area)
- Monday 2 June 2025 – Advances in clinical trials involving prosthetics therapies, Presented by Prof Natalie Vanicek (via Members Area)
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Monday 19 May 2025 -Multidisciplinary Care in Rheumatology: The Role of the Podiatrist and Opportunities for Orthotist Integration, Presented by Hayley Edginton (via Members Area)
- Monday 7 April 2025 – Protecting Diabetic Feet, Presented by Aoife Healy (via Members Area)
- Monday 24 March 2025 – The IRPAG liner algorithm, Presented by Dom Hannett (via Members Area)
- Monday 3 March 2025 – Webinar- Exploring Apprenticeships in Prosthetics & Orthotics, Presented by Dr Beverley Durrant – YouTube link
- Monday 24 February 2025 – Microprocessor knee ankle foot orthosis technology (via Members Area)
- Monday 17 February 2025 – Webinar- Prosthetic and Orthotic clinical educators resource launch event, Presented by Dr Beverley Durrant – YouTube link
- Monday 10 February 2025 – Understanding Pain, Presented by: Jagjit Mankelow (via Members Area)
- Monday 3 February 2025 – Webinar- Unlocking the potential of patient-facing support workers and technicians in P&O, Presented by Dr Stephanie Tempest – YouTube link
- Monday 27 January 2025 – Plastics, What’s the Difference? Presented by: J Blake Jackson (via Members Area)
- Wednesday 22 January 2025 – Webinar- Supporting career growth to sustain the profession, Presented by Dr Jo Watson – YouTube link
- Monday 13 January 2025 – Defining Children’s Therapeutic Footwear an analysis of their design and purpose, Presented by: Dr Matthew Hill (via Members Area)
- Monday 9 December 2024 – Creating an Impactful CV, Presented by Marion Billingham – YouTube link
- Monday 18 November 2024 – Clinical philosophies and their role in creating novel prosthetic devices, Presented by: Matthew J. Habecker (via Members Area)
- Monday 21 October 2024 – APOS for knee osteoarthritis – offering patients’ an alternative, Presented by: Chris Miles & Conor McDaid (via Members Area)
- Monday 15 July 2024 – Embracing the Research Pillar of Practice with the NHS England Multi-professional Practice-based Research Capabilities Framework – hosted by Dr Jo Watson Consultant and director – YouTube link
- Monday 1 July 2024 – Rebranding from Legs4Africa to STAND: A Journey Towards Sustainable Prosthetics, Presented by: Tom Williams, the founder of Stand (formerly Legs for Africa) (via Members Area)
- Monday 17 June 2024 – How do we make UK Orthotics more sustainable? Presented by: Clive Mitchell, Founder – Brace Orthopaedic, full session (via Members Area), snippet of TTT via YouTube link!
- Monday 3 June 2024 – What you need to know about Turbomed, Presented by: David Bownes, Product Integration Manager & Archie Veale, Orthotist of Blatchford (via Members Area)
- Monday 20 May 2024 – JAS Brace Pathway for TKR & UKR Patients, Presented by: Mr Matt Dennies, Specialist Orthopaedic Physiotherapist, Mersey and West Lancashire Hospital (via Members Area)
- Monday 22 April 2024 – The Clinical Value of Biomechanical Data: Practical Applications of Plantar Pressure and Gait Assessment presented by: Professor Nachiappan Chockalingam, Staffordshire University (via Members Area)
- Monday 8 April 2024 – Exploring digital workflow for Orthotic manufacturing,
presented by: Ruban Neminathan, CAD CAM Trainer, RODIN4D (via Members Area) - Monday 11 March 2024 – Autism and toe walking – adopting a child and family-centred approach (via Members Area)
- Monday 26 February 2024 – Better Support for People with Hypermobility, presented by: Ms Lisa Bone, CEO, Hypermobility Syndromes Association (HMSA), Ms Hannah Ensor, Senior Volunteer (and Former Chair) Hypermobility Syndromes Association (HMSA) (via Members Area)
- Monday 29 January 2024 -The future of data collection in prosthetic rehabilitation. Hosted by: Chantel Ostler (via Members Area)
- Monday 15 January 2024 – Research Funding – First Steps to Post-Doctorate (via Members Area)
- Monday 13 November 2023 – Model for the Management of Partial Foot Amputations (via Members Area)
- Monday 9 October 2023 – EDI, allyship and subconscious bias presentation. Hosted by Gemma Cassidy, Bhavna Mehta and Florence Goodwin (via Members Area)
- Wednesday 13 September 2023 – Preceptorship Launch Webinar for Prosthetists and Orthotists – YouTube link
- Monday 4 September 2023 – BAPO CAT (Critically Appraised Topic) Club Launch hosted by Florence Goodwin and Miriam Golding-Day (via Members Area)
- Monday 21 August 2023 – Virtual Reality for Distraction Therapy during pediatric casting hosted by Jack Cato, Implementation Lead, UK, SyncVR Medical (via Members Area)
- Monday 24 July 2023 – Footwear – straight to supply – hosted by Jose Perez of TalarMade (via Members Area)
- Monday 17 July 2023 – From 1984 to Today: Ian’s Journey as an Orthotic Technician! – YouTube link
- Monday 10 July 2023 – Update on treatments and outcomes of CTEV – hosted by Sharon Solan, Paediatric Physiotherapist, Great North Children’s Hospital (via Members Area)
- Monday 26 June 2023 – Dynamic Ligament Bracing and Össur Academy Online – hosted by Peter Gill – Bracing Sales Manager UK North & Giles Leeming – Clinical Specialist Orthotist of Ossur (via Members Area)
- Monday 22 May 2023 – Silicone technology for SAFO – hosted by Alan Hews, Senior Orthotist and Ben Cunningham, Head of Silicone manufacturing at Dorset Orthopaedic – (via Members Area)
- Monday 15 May 2023 – Introductory session: An awareness session for Dementia/Brain Health and launch a questionnaire to members – hosted by Susie Fraser – NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde – YouTube link
- Monday 3 April 2023 – Planned changes in prosthetic service provision in the UK following the review of prosthetic services – hosted by Colonel Alan Mistlin CBE (via Members Area)
- Monday 27 March 2023 – Orthotist job satisfaction and attrition – why we leave our jobs – hosted by Katie Prosser YouTube link
- Monday 20 March 2023 – How to find information to stay up-to-date – YouTube link
- Monday 5 September 2022 – BAPO Leadership Programme – Developing a Leadership Platform for AHP’s (via Members Area)
- Monday 11 July 2022 – BAPO Leadership Programme (Inspiring our Future Leaders) (via Members Area)
- Monday 28 March 2022 -The role of P&O’s in improving patients health – hosted by Carolyn Royse (via Members Area)
- Monday 7 February 2022 – Orthotics with the world of muscle dystrophy with Gary Carden (via Members Area)
- Monday 20 September 2021 – Using Outcome measures in clinical practice (via Members Area)
- Monday 13 September 2021 – Material selection for KAFO (via Members Area)
- Monday 6 September 2021 – Critical Appraisal (via Members Area)
- Monday 9 August 2021 – KAFO knee joint systems (via Members Area)
- Monday 19 July 2021 – Lever arms and trimlines in KAFO (via Members Area)
- Monday 14 June 2021 – Ground reaction force manipulation in KAFOs (via Members Area)
- Monday 24 May 2021 – An interview with Laura Barr (via Members Area)
- Monday 17 May 2021 – Stress & The Solution (via Members Area)
- Monday 10 May 2021 – HCPC Audit for P&Os (via Members Area)