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The British Association of Prosthetics and Orthotics, in collaboration with the Limbless Association, and LIMB-art, is launching “Design a Superhero with a Prosthetic Limb” for Key Stage 2 pupils across the UK .

This engaging project challenges students to design a prosthetic limb for a superhero, helping them explore engineering, design thinking, and the human impact of healthcare careers. Along the way, pupils also learn about the role of prosthetists and how science and creativity combine to change lives.

Why get involved

• Links directly to STEM learning and the Gatsby Benchmarks

• Supports PSHE themes of inclusion, resilience, and positive representation of disability

• Offers a meaningful encounter with a real healthcare profession

• Flexible for classroom, club, or enrichment use

Who can take part
All UK primary school pupils in Key Stage 2.

Prizes

• The winning student or group will see their design turned into a real LIMB-art prosthetic cover.

• The winning school will receive a £1,000 voucher to spend on resources or student activities.

• The winning entry will also be featured in BAPO’s national magazine and online platforms.

Key dates

• Entries close: 29 May 2026

• Winner announced by: 30 June 2026

Entries are submitted by schools via a simple online form, and pupils can enter using drawings, models, or digital designs.

All competition materials, including lesson-friendly resources and full guidance, are available in the competition pack.

For more information or to get started, please see the document below:

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 Proudly Sponsors Award at the Advancing Healthcare Awards 2026

We’re proud to announce that BAPO is sponsoring the BAPO Award for Evidencing Impact & Excellence in Prosthetics & Orthotics at the Advancing Healthcare Awards 2026.

The Advancing Healthcare Awards recognise and celebrate the work of allied health professionals, healthcare scientists and those working alongside them in essential support roles, who are leading innovative healthcare practice across the UK. For more than 20 years, the Awards have built a strong sense of community—recognising excellence not only through award winners and finalists, but also through the ongoing support of loyal sponsors and partners.

BAPO’s sponsorship reflects our continued commitment to advancing standards within prosthetics and orthotics. This award will recognise projects and services that clearly evidence impact, innovation and excellence, making a measurable difference to patient outcomes while demonstrating leadership, service-user involvement and effective use of resources.

Submitting an entry to the Advancing Healthcare Awards offers a unique opportunity to shine a spotlight on the outstanding work being delivered across healthcare and to become part of the wider Advancing Healthcare Awards community and professional networks.

The Advancing Healthcare Awards are organised by Chamberlain Dunn, an award-winning events and creative design company with 30 years’ experience and expertise in delivering prestigious healthcare awards programmes.

BAPO Award for Evidencing Impact & Excellence in Prosthetics & Orthotics

This award is open to projects or services in prosthetics and orthotics that demonstrate clear evidence of impact and excellence. Entries should show how work has made a measurable difference to patient outcomes, involved service-users meaningfully, and used resources creatively and effectively to deliver sustainable impact.

Judging Criteria

The judges will be looking for evidence of:

• Making a measurable difference to patient outcomes

• Sustainability, transferability and scalability

• Effective leadership and team working

• Creative and effective use of resources to deliver impact

• Active service-user involvement

Submission Statements

Entrants will be asked to provide the following information as part of their submission:

1. Project Summary (50 words)
   Summarise your project or service and its impact.

2. Evidence of Impact and Excellence (200 words)
   Provide a fuller description of your work, including clear evidence of impact and excellence. Please include relevant metrics and outcomes.

3. Use of Resources
   Explain how your project demonstrates creative and effective use of resources to deliver impact.

4. Leadership and Engagement (100 words)
   Describe how your project demonstrates leadership, teamwork and engagement of relevant stakeholders and partners, including service-users.

5. Sustainability and Transferability (100 words)
   Outline how the project will be sustained and its potential for transferability and scalability across organisations or services.