The British Association of Prosthetics and Orthotics (BAPO) is proud to support and promote global partnerships that strengthen prosthetic and orthotic care worldwide. Our international collaborations bring together clinicians, educators, researchers, and organisations to share knowledge, develop skills, and improve patient outcomes across borders.
This space showcases BAPO’s ongoing and developing international projects, highlighting opportunities for professional exchange, training, research, and humanitarian engagement. By working with partners around the world, BAPO aims to advance best practice, innovation, and sustainable services in prosthetics and orthotics for communities everywhere.
The British Association of Prosthetics and Orthotics (BAPO) and The Swedish Prosthetics and Orthotics Association (SOIF) are proud to announce a new international partnership dedicated to strengthening the global prosthetic and orthotic profession. Prosthetists and orthotists face challenges that cross borders and healthcare systems, and this collaboration brings both organisations together to champion the profession through education, visibility, advocacy, and celebration of excellence.
Dr Nicky Eddison, Chair of BAPO, said:
“Prosthetists and orthotists play a vital role in patient care, and our profession thrives when we learn from each other. International collaboration supports our shared commitment to raising standards, expanding knowledge, and ensuring the critical skills of our workforce are fully recognised.”
Per Kallvant, Chair of SOIF, added:
“Our profession is essential to the health and independence of people around the world. By working together, we amplify the voice of prosthetists and orthotists, strengthen our global community, and highlight the value we bring to healthcare systems everywhere.”
Through this partnership, BAPO and SOIF will focus on joint initiatives that promote education, professional development, and shared best practice. Together, the organisations will advocate for greater visibility and understanding of the profession, address global challenges such as unequal access to services, workforce shortages, the visibility and impact of prosthetic and orthotics care, and celebrate the ongoing innovation and excellence within prosthetics and orthotics.
This collaboration reflects a shared belief: that empowering prosthetists and orthotists strengthens patient care and advances health and wellbeing worldwide.
The British Association of Prosthetics and Orthotics (BAPO) and the California Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (COPA) are pleased to announce a new collaboration aimed at raising the visibility of the prosthetic and orthotic profession globally. The collaboration brings together two leading organisations to address shared challenges, promote innovation, and champion the vital work the prosthetic and orthotic profession provides for our service users. Luis Mora, President of COPA, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration: “Our professions are at the heart of restoring mobility and independence for countless individuals. By joining forces with BAPO, we’re creating a platform for knowledge exchange, advocacy, and professional growth that will benefit practitioners and patients alike”. Dr Nicky Eddison, Chair of BAPO, added: “International co-operation is essential to the future of prosthetic and orthotics. This partnership reflects our mutual commitment to strengthening the profession, supporting workforce development, highlighting the skills of the prosthetic and orthotic workforce and ensuring they are valued”. The collaboration will focus on joint initiatives, shared opportunities, and co-ordinated advocacy efforts with our international colleagues. Key priorities include, increasing public awareness of the profession, highlighting the critical role of orthotists and prosthetists in healthcare systems worldwide, and working together to address global workforce shortages within the prosthetic and orthotic sector.