We would like to invite you to take part in a short anonymous online survey exploring how registered prosthetists and orthotists working in UK clinical practice use gait assessment/evaluation. It is part of an important research project designed to build a clearer picture of current practice, challenges, and opportunities in gait assessment across the profession.

We are particularly interested in understanding:

• The actual and desired use of different methods of gait assessment
• The challenges and enablers influencing gait assessment use
• The perceived benefits of gait assessment in clinical practice

Your contribution will help establish a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of how gait assessment is applied in UK clinical prosthetics and orthotics. Your input is vital to ensuring this research reflects the breadth of experiences within the profession.

A pilot with clinicians suggests the survey takes approximately 10 minutes to complete.

Please see the attached participant information sheet for further details. If you have any queries, please don’t hesitate to get in touch (J.Reay@salford.ac.uk). 

Click on this link to access the survey:

https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/salford/final-draft-gait-evaluation-in-uk-prosthetics-and-orthotics-dup

The PGfAR funding opportunity opens for applications on 7^th October 2025. This is a ring-fenced call for programmes of applied health research designed to respond to NIHR PGfAR brief – ‘Research inspired by under-represented disciplines and specialisms to drive transformational changes for patients and the public’. 

Opening date: 7 October 2025 at 1:00 pm

Closing date: 2 December 2025 at 1:00 pm

For more information on this exciting opportunity for AHPs, please visit the website at: https://www.nihr.ac.uk/funding/programme-grants-applied-research-october-2025/2025350-2025351-2025352