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1st July 2025 by BAPO Admin

BAPO welcomes Bex Wilkinson as the new Chair of the Technician Committee

Dr Nicky Eddison

Chair, BAPO

“Bex is a fantastic advocate for P&O technicians. Her passion, energy, and commitment to the profession really stands out. At BAPO, we’re excited to welcome more technicians to the committee with Bex leading the way. We’re here to listen and support what our technician community needs from their professional body”

    Filed Under: News

    30th June 2025 by BAPO Admin

    BAPO Short Course – Improving Provision of Therapeutic Footwear

    Day 1 is presented virtually and covers footwear assessment procedures, what to consider, analysis of the situation and how to use this information to choose the most appropriate type of footwear.  The different types of footwear will be discussed, stock, modular, and bespoke footwear (its uses, allowances, benefits and limitations).  The mechanics of feet and how they affect footwear and how footwear affects feet is included, with lots of detail about designing bespoke footwear and how each part of it should be specified and designed by the orthotist to achieve the best outcome for the patient.​​ 
     

    Days 2 and 3 are face to face and includes practical sessions aiming to improve assessment, measuring skills, casting, fitting, supplying and reviewing skills.​ 

    Potential problems at fitting and review and how to resolve them will be discussed and suggestions on how to improve practice will be suggested. ​ 

    Attendees should be prepared to share a short case study on day 1.  This can be either a success or a problem that they experience in their footwear provision.  A brief description is all that is needed but photos would help.​​ 

    Attendees should bring an example of a footwear draft to day 2.​ 
     
    Delegates will need to attend all 3 days of this Short Course. 

    Filed Under: Education, HomePage News, News

    30th June 2025 by BAPO Admin

    BAPO Teatime Tak – Communication between PO clinicians and Technicians: A qualitative Study

    Details

    Communication between prosthetic / orthotic clinicians and technicians plays a vital role in Prosthetics and Orthotics. Both parties have to exchange clinical and technical information which needs to be accurately understood to ensure the unique needs of patients are integrated into the design and fabrication process. Due to the limited literature investigating this topic, a qualitative study which aims to explore the impact of communication on PO devices and their relationship are required. 

    Methods 

    Semi-structured interviews were performed, targeting the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered prosthetists, orthotists and technicians who worked at four main Opcare centres in Midlands region and two in East Anglia region. Transcribed interviews were input into NVivo software and thematic analysis was employed to identify explore key themes arising from the qualitative data.  

    Results 

    Ten respondents took part in this study, seven clinicians and three technicians. Participants used a variety of communication methods; however, verbal communication was mostly preferred. Specification which was too long and ambiguous were identified as a main obstacle to effective written communication. The effectiveness of communication encounters challenges in the context of offsite manufacturing. The importance of device quality was emphasized as a significant factor affecting communication. The study also found that open and honest communication enriched team collaboration and respect among team members. 

    Conclusions 

    This qualitative study provides comprehensive and rich data which explores the impact of communication on PO device and relationships and offers recommendations for researchers and practitioners to enhance patient care and foster a friendly work environment through effective communication. 

    Filed Under: Education, News

    30th June 2025 by BAPO Admin

    BAPO Teatime Talk – Making sense of Perthes’ Disease: What we know and what we’re still figuring out

    Details

    This session will provide a practical and research-informed overview of Perthes’ Disease. Drawing on his clinical practice and research over recent years, Adam will explore previous variations in management and how his recent NIHR-funded PhD has looked to optimise non-surgical management. Adam’s PhD focused on developing the NON-STOP app, a digital self-management intervention to support children with Perthes’ Disease and their families. His research involved engaging key stakeholders—including children, families, and clinicians—through qualitative interviews, a national consensus process, and iterative app design and testing. Adam will also explain how these findings, alongside strong engagement with the clinical community, have led to the UK undertaking the first ever prospective RCT in Perthes’ disease: the Op NON-STOP study. 

     

    Filed Under: Education, News

    30th June 2025 by BAPO Admin

    BAPO Teatime talk – The Psychological Impact of Stroke

    Details

    Cognitive and emotional changes are common following stroke and can have a significant impact on an individual’s quality of life and recovery. The talk will provide an overview of the cognitive and emotional impact of stroke for stroke survivors and their families. It will also look to touch upon related areas of fatigue and practical implications such as return to work and driving. 

    Filed Under: Education, News

    27th June 2025 by BAPO Admin

    Job Advert – Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust – Senior Orthotist, London

    Click here to view Job Advert

    Filed Under: Jobs, News

    26th June 2025 by BAPO Admin

    Job advert – Head of Proactive

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    Filed Under: Jobs, News

    26th June 2025 by BAPO Admin

    Job Advert – Head of Clinical Governance – Opcare

    Download vacancy hereDownload

    Filed Under: Jobs, News

    25th June 2025 by BAPO Admin

    Job Advert – Orthotist – OpCare – Great Ormond Street and surround area

    View Vacancy hereDownload

    Filed Under: Jobs, News

    19th June 2025 by BAPO Admin

    Job Advert – NHS Grampian – BAND 6 Orthitists – Aberdeen

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    Filed Under: Jobs, News

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