The British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists

Virtual Education – BAPO Teatime Talks & Virtual Events

BAPO Teatime Talks

Engaging Conversations to Enrich Professional Practice

Welcome to BAPO Teatime Talks—a dynamic and informative virtual series designed to support the ongoing professional development of prosthetists, orthotists, technicians, support workers, learners, and both BAPO members and non-members. These one-hour interactive sessions are held on alternate Mondays at 6:00 PM via Microsoft Teams, offering a convenient and accessible opportunity to stay up to date with the latest developments in clinical practice.

Each session is carefully curated to bring relevant, real-world topics to the forefront, ensuring participants gain valuable insights into emerging trends, evolving methodologies, and best practices within the field of prosthetics and orthotics.

Please note: Teatime Talks do not run on Bank Holidays or during the summer holiday period.

Why Attend Teatime Talks?

  1. Current and Relevant Topics
    Our sessions focus on cutting-edge themes that reflect the latest advancements and discussions in prosthetic and orthotic care. From clinical innovation to patient-centred approaches, each talk is tailored to support evidence-informed practice.
  2. Expert-Led Presentations
    BAPO is proud to feature leading voices from the profession, including experienced clinicians, researchers, educators, and industry experts. Attendees benefit from up-to-date, reliable knowledge delivered by recognised authorities in the field.
  3. Interactive and Engaging Format
    These sessions are designed to be interactive, allowing participants to ask questions, share experiences, and engage in meaningful discussions. This collaborative approach enhances learning and encourages the exchange of ideas among peers.
  4. On-Demand Access for Members
    If you’re unable to attend a live session, recorded versions of past Teatime Talks are available exclusively to BAPO members via the Members Area of our website. This means you can catch up on content at your own convenience and revisit key discussions as needed.

Register and Join the Conversation

We invite you to register for our upcoming Teatime Talks and be part of a growing community committed to lifelong learning and professional excellence. Details of forthcoming sessions are regularly updated on the BAPO website.

Organising Team

For more information, please contact:
Christabelle Asoluka – christabelle.asoluka@bapo.com
BAPO Secretariat – enquiries@bapo.com

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How to Access Recorded Sessions: As a BAPO member, you gain exclusive access to the recorded sessions through our Members Area.  Please see the list below under Past Education Resources or use this link to sign in and access the library of past talks:
https://my.bapo.com/public/report.aspx?memberqueryid=685E3D60-1639-4D77-9F66-F931F5C80B39&nodeid=B8491F55-7765-412B-B9D4-A29656132500

Organizing Team – name and contact email address:
Christabelle Asoluka     Christabelle.asoluka@bapo.com
BAPO secretariat             enquiries@bapo.com

Past Education Resources

  • Monday 2 June 2025 – Teatime Talk – Advances in clinical trials involving prosthetics therapies, Presented by Prof Natalie Vanicek (via Members Area)

  • Monday 19 May 2025 – Teatime Talk – Multidisciplinary Care in Rheumatology: The Role of the Podiatrist and Opportunities for Orthotist Integration, Presented by Hayley Edginton (via Members Area)

  • Monday 7 April 2025 – Teatime Talk – Protecting Diabetic Feet, Presented by Aoife Healy (via Members Area)
  • Monday 24 March 2025 – Teatime Talk – The IRPAG liner algorithm, Presented by Dom Hannett (via Members Area)
  • Monday 3 March 2025 – Webinar- Exploring Apprenticeships in Prosthetics & Orthotics, Presented by Dr Beverley Durrant – YouTube link
  • Monday 24 February 2025 – Teatime Talk – Microprocessor knee ankle foot orthosis technology (via Members Area)
  • Monday 17 February 2025 – Webinar- Prosthetic and Orthotic clinical educators resource launch event, Presented by Dr Beverley Durrant – YouTube link
  • Monday 10 February 2025 – Teatime Talk – Understanding Pain, Presented by: Jagjit Mankelow (via Members Area)
  • Monday 3 February 2025 – Webinar- Unlocking the potential of patient-facing support workers and technicians in P&O, Presented by Dr Stephanie Tempest – YouTube link
  • Monday 27 January 2025 – Teatime Talk – Plastics, What’s the Difference? Presented by: J Blake Jackson (via Members Area)
  • Wednesday 22 January 2025 – Webinar- Supporting career growth to sustain the profession, Presented by Dr Jo Watson – YouTube link
  • Monday 13 January 2025 – Teatime Talk – Defining Children’s Therapeutic Footwear an analysis of their design and purpose, Presented by: Dr Matthew Hill (via Members Area)
  • Monday 9 December 2024 – Teatime Talk – Creating an Impactful CV, Presented by Marion Billingham – YouTube link
  • Monday 18 November 2024 – Teatime Talk – Clinical philosophies and their role in creating novel prosthetic devices, Presented by: Matthew J. Habecker (via Members Area)
  • Monday 21 October 2024 – Teatime Talk – APOS for knee osteoarthritis – offering patients’ an alternative, Presented by: Chris Miles & Conor McDaid (via Members Area)
  • Monday 15  July 2024 – Embracing the Research Pillar of Practice with the NHS England Multi-professional Practice-based Research Capabilities Framework – hosted by Dr Jo Watson Consultant and director – YouTube link
  • Monday 1 July 2024 – Teatime Talk – Rebranding from Legs4Africa to STAND: A Journey Towards Sustainable Prosthetics, Presented by: Tom Williams, the founder of Stand (formerly Legs for Africa) (via Members Area)
  • Monday 17 June 2024 – Teatime Talk – How do we make UK Orthotics more sustainable? Presented by: Clive Mitchell, Founder – Brace Orthopaedic, full session (via Members Area), snippet of TTT via YouTube link!
  • Monday 3 June 2024 – Teatime Talk – What you need to know about Turbomed, Presented by: David Bownes, Product Integration Manager & Archie Veale, Orthotist of Blatchford (via Members Area)
  • Monday 20 May 2024 – Teatime Talk – JAS Brace Pathway for TKR & UKR Patients, Presented by: Mr Matt Dennies, Specialist Orthopaedic Physiotherapist, Mersey and West Lancashire Hospital (via Members Area)
  • Monday 22 April 2024 – Teatime Talk – The Clinical Value of Biomechanical Data: Practical Applications of Plantar Pressure and Gait Assessment presented by: Professor Nachiappan Chockalingam, Staffordshire University (via Members Area)
  • Monday 8 April 2024 – Teatime Talk – Exploring digital workflow for Orthotic manufacturing,
    presented by: Ruban Neminathan, CAD CAM Trainer, RODIN4D (via Members Area)
  • Monday 11 March 2024 – Teatime Talk – Autism and toe walking – adopting a child and family-centred approach (via Members Area)
  • Monday 26 February 2024 – Teatime Talk – Better Support for People with Hypermobility, presented by: Ms Lisa Bone, CEO, Hypermobility Syndromes Association (HMSA), Ms Hannah Ensor, Senior Volunteer (and Former Chair) Hypermobility Syndromes Association (HMSA) (via Members Area)
  • Monday 29 January 2024 – Teatime Talk – The future of data collection in prosthetic rehabilitation.  Hosted by: Chantel Ostler (via Members Area)
  • Monday 15 January 2024 – Teatime Talk – Research Funding – First Steps to Post-Doctorate (via Members Area)
  • Monday 13 November 2023 – Teatime Talk – Model for the Management of Partial Foot Amputations (via Members Area)
  • Monday 9 October 2023 – Teatime Talk – EDI, allyship and subconscious bias presentation.  Hosted by Gemma Cassidy, Bhavna Mehta and Florence Goodwin (via Members Area)
  • Wednesday 13 September 2023 – Preceptorship Launch Webinar for Prosthetists and Orthotists –  YouTube link
  • Monday 4 September 2023 – Teatime Talk – BAPO CAT (Critically Appraised Topic) Club Launch hosted by Florence Goodwin and Miriam Golding-Day (via Members Area)
  • Monday 21 August 2023 – Teatime Talk – Virtual Reality for Distraction Therapy during pediatric casting hosted by Jack Cato, Implementation Lead, UK, SyncVR Medical (via Members Area)
  • Monday 24 July 2023 Teatime Talk – Footwear – straight to supply – hosted by Jose Perez of TalarMade (via Members Area)
  • Monday 17 July 2023 – From 1984 to Today: Ian’s Journey as an Orthotic Technician! – YouTube link
  • Monday 10 July 2023 Teatime Talk – Update on treatments and outcomes of CTEV – hosted by Sharon Solan, Paediatric Physiotherapist, Great North Children’s Hospital (via Members Area)
  • Monday 26 June 2023 Teatime Talk – Dynamic Ligament Bracing and Össur Academy Online – hosted by Peter Gill – Bracing Sales Manager UK North & Giles Leeming – Clinical Specialist Orthotist of Ossur (via Members Area)
  • Monday 22 May 2023 Teatime Talk – Silicone technology for SAFO – hosted by Alan Hews, Senior Orthotist and Ben Cunningham, Head of Silicone manufacturing at Dorset Orthopaedic – (via Members Area)
  • Monday 15 May 2023 – Introductory session: An awareness session for Dementia/Brain Health and launch a questionnaire to members – hosted by Susie Fraser – NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde – YouTube link
  • Monday 3 April 2023 Teatime Talk – Planned changes in prosthetic service provision in the UK following the review of prosthetic services – hosted by Colonel Alan Mistlin CBE (via Members Area)
  • Monday 27 March 2023 – Orthotist job satisfaction and attrition – why we leave our jobs – hosted by Katie Prosser YouTube link
  • Monday 20 March 2023 – How to find information to stay up-to-date – YouTube link
  • Monday 5 September 2022 – BAPO Leadership Programme – Developing a Leadership Platform for AHP’s (via Members Area)
  • Monday 11 July 2022 – Teatime Talk – BAPO Leadership Programme (Inspiring our Future Leaders) (via Members Area)
  • Monday 28 March 2022 – Teatime Talk – The role of P&O’s in improving patients health – hosted by  Carolyn Royse (via Members Area)
  • Monday 20 September 2021 – Teatime Talk – Using Outcome measures in clinical practice (via Members Area)
  • Monday 13 September 2021 – Teatime Talk – Material selection for KAFO (via Members Area)
  • Monday 9 August 2021 – Teatime Talk – KAFO knee joint systems (via Members Area)
  • Monday 19 July 2021 – Teatime Talk – Lever arms and trimlines in KAFO (via Members Area)
  • Monday 14 June 2021 – Teatime Talk – Ground reaction force manipulation in KAFOs (via Members Area)
  • Monday 24 May 2021 – Teatime Talk – An interview with Laura Barr (via Members Area)
  • Monday 17 May 2021 – Teatime Talk – Stress & The Solution (via Members Area)
  • Monday 10 May 2021 – Teatime Talk – HCPC Audit for P&Os (via Members Area)
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