The British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists

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BAPO Teatime Talk – Why we feel the need to flee from ourselves

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Addiction cannot be explained through medicine alone, even though its effect on the body is analogous to that of a disease. Addiction is a spiritual and an existential malaise, it is an illness that stems from a crisis of meaning in an individual and a crisis of identity.   

The Living Room sums it up thus: Addiction is a flight from the self – a flight made necessary by the unbearable burden of aloneness. The addict’s childhood invariably plays a part, as children who are denied love or are punished for being authentic, grow up into adults with a desperation to fill an emotional vacuum within – a need answered by drugs, alcohol or other destructive behaviour. 

 

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BAPO Teatime Talk – The IRPAG liner algorithm – tool to assist prescription choices in prosthetic services

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This session will give an over view of the prosthetic liner algorithm that was developed from the IRPAG (inter regional prosthetic audit group). IRPAG is made up of prosthetic centres in the South East of England. which includes Brighton, Charing Cross, Crystal Palace, Gillingham, Harold Wood, Luton and Dunstable, Oxford, Roehampton & Stanmore. The algorithm was created to achieve a more consistent approach to liner prescription across NHS services based on the clinical need of the patient. 

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BAPO Webinar: Exploring Apprenticeships in Prosthetics & Orthotics

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Join us for an informative webinar designed to help employers and educators gain a comprehensive understanding of how apprenticeships in Prosthetics and Orthotics (P&O) work. Whether you’re considering hiring apprentices or supporting their development, this session will provide valuable insights into the process and benefits.

What You’ll Learn:

  • The benefits of apprenticeships for organizations
  • Key rules and processes for funding apprenticeships
  • Apprentice rights and responsibilities
  • The role of off-the-job training
  • Insights on funding apprentice salaries
  • Guidance for employers and practice educators working with apprentices

This webinar is a must-attend for those looking to leverage apprenticeships to grow their workforce and foster future talent in the P&O profession.

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BAPO Webinar: Prosthetic and orthotic clinical educators resource launch event

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Join us for 90 minutes to celebrate the launch of the BAPO P&O Clinical Educator Network and supporting resources.  This event will mark the launch with an overview of the work plus guest speakers talking us through some of the essential wrap around resources that BAPO has produced during 2024. 

This webinar is for P&O clinical educator network members and non-members who may be considering joining, plus P&O academic educators, plus anyone else interested in the work.

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BAPO Webinar: Unlocking the Potential of Patient-Facing Support Workers and Technicians in P&O

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Webinar Invitation: Unlocking the Potential of Patient-Facing Support Workers & Technicians in P+O

Join us for an exciting and informative webinar showcasing the outcomes of a two-year project dedicated to advancing the roles of patient-facing Support Workers and Technicians in the Prosthetics and Orthotics (P+O) workforce.

We’ll introduce:
✅ A Framework designed to define and enhance these roles.
✅ Web-based resources to showcase the roles.
✅ A survey-based report that benchmarks current practices across the workforce.

This session is designed to raise awareness of these valuable resources and provide actionable insights for integrating them into practice. Together, we can continue to grow and validate P+O careers for this essential segment of the workforce.

Who should attend?

  • Service managers
  • Support Workers and Technicians
  • P+O professionals and educators

Be part of this important conversation and help shape the future of P+O careers!

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BAPO Webinar: Supporting career growth to sustain the profession

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We known there are significant workforce challenges for P&O. The UK’s smallest allied health profession, it has the highest attrition rate amongst them. Only 34% of respondents to a recent workforce survey ‘definitely’ planned to stay in the profession for the next five years. Low levels of job satisfaction, lack of career progression, and not feeling valued were leading reasons for considering leaving.

There is no single solution to this alarming situation, but providing developmental opportunities enabling clinicians to grow fulfilling careers will certainly make a difference – one that brings benefits to employers, services and services users as well. This webinar will explore the existing and emerging pathways to supporting career growth as part of the efforts to sustain the profession.

During this webinar we will explore:

  • why individual and collective action is essential to ensure sustainability of the workforce and the profession.
  • new and emerging approaches to supporting professional and career development for the registered workforce.
  • benefits that extend beyond individual clinicians’ careers to positively impact on employers, services and service users.

Who is this for:

Primary target audience is employers and line managers. The further audience is clinicians at a range of levels who are interested in learning more about existing and emerging career development opportunities.