The British Association of Prosthetics and Orthotics

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BAPO welcomes Sam Baker-Jackson as the new Technician and Support Worker Committee Chair

🎉 New Chair Announcement – Technician & Support Worker Committee 🎉

We’re pleased to announce Sam Baker-Jackson as the new Chair of the BAPO Technician & Support Worker Committee, taking over from Bex Wilkinson.

Sam is an Orthotic Administrator with a passion for showcasing the vital role of admin professionals within healthcare and inspiring others in similar roles. As someone who is neurodiverse, Sam embraces the strengths this brings and values the inclusive opportunities provided by BAPO and the team at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust.

Through BAPO, Sam has been supported to contribute to research, abstracts, and professional development, and to engage with courses and conferences that have opened doors for growth and wider involvement across the profession.

👏 We’d also like to say a huge thank you to Bex Wilkinson for all of her hard work and dedication in setting up and developing the Technician & Support Worker Committee. Her commitment has created a strong foundation for the future of the group.

Please join us in congratulating Sam Baker-Jackson on the new role and thanking Bex Wilkinson for her fantastic contribution!

#BAPO #LeadershipAnnouncement #SupportWorkers #Technicians #Orthotics #InclusiveHealthcare #CommitteeLeadership

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Welcome Ankit Singh as BAPO Editorial Committee Vice-Chair

🎉 Welcome Ankit Singh – Vice Chair, BAPO Editorial Committee 🎉

We’re delighted to announce Ankit Singh as the new Vice Chair of the BAPO Editorial Committee.

Ankit is an HCPC-registered Prosthetist and Orthotist currently practicing with the NHS in Scotland. He holds a Postgraduate degree in Prosthetics & Orthotics from the University of Strathclyde (2019) and completed his undergraduate training at the University of Delhi (2016).

His work focuses on patient-centred care, gender-specific prosthetic design, and innovative approaches in cranial remoulding orthosis, helping shape the future of clinical practice in P&O.

We’re excited to have Ankit’s leadership, insight, and passion supporting the Editorial Committee and the wider BAPO community.

👏 Please join us in congratulating Ankit Singh on his new role!

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The Return to practice (HCPC) programme

Dear AHP Professional Bodies

I am delighted to inform you that the Return to practice (HCPC) programme is now live on the NHS England learning hub platform.

https://learninghub.nhs.uk/catalogue/rpt

This course is intended to improve understanding of the HCPC return to practice process and the support offered by The NHS England Return to Practice programme for HCPC returners.

The course offers specific content for returners, supervisors, and organisations. As everyone involved in the return to practice process gains a better understanding of the process and the support available, returners can be supported more effectively to rejoin the health and care workforce.

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BAPO Tech and Trends Webinar – Buchanan Orthotics – Diverse Suspension Solutions for Advancing Prosthetic Care

Details

This webinar provides clinicians with a practical overview of modern prosthetic suspension solutions designed to improve comfort, skin health, and functional mobility. The course examines common limitations of traditional suspension methods—such as pistoning, skin irritation, and alignment constraints—and introduces alternative approaches that better address patient variability and complex clinical presentations.

Participants will gain insight into hybrid suspension technologies, including Coyote’s Air-Lock system, which combines the security of pin suspension with the benefits of suction. Key topics include system design, internal mechanics, fabrication workflows, and patient indications, with emphasis on clinical decision-making for both diagnostic and definitive sockets.

Real-world case studies highlight outcomes in active patients, individuals with compromised skin integrity, volume fluctuation, short residual limbs, and other challenging anatomical presentations. The webinar also explores fabrication efficiencies, alignment flexibility, and emerging workflows such as drop-in components and 3D-printed socket integration.

The course concludes with clinical tips, troubleshooting strategies, and guidance on incorporating these suspension solutions into everyday practice to enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction.