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BAPO Tech and Trends Webinar – EDSER -From Scan to Solution: Mastering the Digital O&P Fabrication Workflow
Over the past decade, we’ve seen a major shift from plaster-based workflows to digital fabrication.
The promise of a faster turnaround, better reproducibility, and improved patient experience is the usual hook, but in reality, many clinics discover that digital fabrication introduces new complexities, not fewer. Digital doesn’t automatically mean simple – it means different
This webinar’s goal is simple: to walk through the entire digital fabrication workflow, step by step, and openly discuss what works well, what commonly goes wrong, and how those challenges can be mitigated.
We’ll also talk about why many clinics choose to work with a central manufacturing partner that can support them in the transition to a digital fabrication workflow.
Improving Provision of Therapeutic Footwear
BAPO P&O Awards 2026
Nominations Now Open
The British Association of Prosthetics and Orthotics (BAPO) P&O Awards 2026 are now open for nominations.
These annual awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of individuals and teams working across prosthetics and orthotics, recognising those who demonstrate exceptional dedication, compassion, innovation, and excellence in their work.
Nominate Someone Making a Difference
Do you know someone who works in prosthetics and orthotics who goes above and beyond?
Nominate them today for the British Association of Prosthetics and Orthotics Annual Awards and help us recognise the commitment and professionalism of those making a real difference to the lives of patients and service users.
Why Nominate?
The BAPO P&O Awards highlight excellence across the profession and provide an opportunity to:
- Celebrate outstanding practice and innovation
- Recognise dedication and compassionate care
- Share best practice and inspire the wider P&O community
How to Nominate
Nominations are open to professionals working in prosthetics and orthotics across the UK.
Simply complete the nomination form and submit it before the closing date.
🗓 Nominations close Thursday 30 April 2026
BAPO Connected Care – BLESMA – The positive impact of prosthetic rehabilitation and how charities can support clinical outcomes
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By the end of the session, the audience will gain insight into how Blesma works in partnership with clinical services to support military veterans in achieving independent and fulfilling lives.
BAPO – Teatime Talk – Cosmesis Counts: The Case for Aesthetic Design in Prosthetic Practice
Satisfaction with the aesthetic appearance of a prosthetic limb is an important factor associated with psychosocial adjustment following an amputation. This TeaTime talk will explore aesthetic design alternatives for upper and lower limb prostheses, drawing upon principles from product development to help us understand how specific product properties (design elements) can elicit different emotional responses from users.
We will also reflect upon recent work exploring the psychosocial impact of lower limb prosthetic design, ending the session with some reflection over factors that may influence an individual preferences.
BAPO Short Course: Orthotic management of early stroke
Website Explainer Video
BAPO is thrilled to launch our new website explainer video. This video shows what exciting resources you can find on our website and what members can use when they sign in.
Explore a career in prosthetics and orthotics
Are you wondering what career steps to take? Have you ever considered a career in prosthetics and orthotics? There are a world of possibilities embarking in a career in prosthetics and orthotics and opportunities to work with a wide range of people. If you have practical and problem solving skills, a career in P&O could be for you. Watch our newly developed animation. This resource is for schools, colleges and career events.