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- Job Advert – Aneurin Bevan University Health Board – Orthotist – South East WalesClick here to view Job Advert
- Job Advert – Bank level 7 Highly Specialist Prosthetist – West Midlands Rehabilitation CentreClick here to view Job Advert
- 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 differentThis webinar’s goal is simple: to walk through… Read more: BAPO Tech and Trends Webinar – EDSER -From Scan to Solution: Mastering the Digital O&P Fabrication Workflow - UK clinicians invitation – Research StudyAre you an Orthotist involved in managing medial knee osteoarthritis? We would like to invite you to take part in a research study conducted by the University of Stirling exploring how isolated and/or medial dominant medial knee osteoarthritis is currently managed by healthcare professionals in the UK. Participation involves completing an anonymous online survey which will take approximately 10–15 minutes to complete. At the… Read more: UK clinicians invitation – Research Study
- AHPQI awards nominations are open!These awards are a way of celebrating and showcasing the quality improvement work of all AHPs, registered and support workforce, learners, and educators, across all sectors in the United Kingdom. Nominations are open to anyone in the AHP family; our academic education partners, learners doing projects or dissertations as part of their education, support workers and registered staff who undertake… Read more: AHPQI awards nominations are open!
- Chief Sustainability Officer’s Clinical Fellow Scheme 2026–27 – Applications Now OpenWe are delighted to share that applications are now open for the Chief Sustainability Officer’s (CSO) Clinical Fellow Scheme 2026–27, sponsored by NHS England and managed by the Faculty of Medical Leadership and Management (FMLM). This prestigious 12‑month leadership fellowship offers clinicians with a passion for sustainability the opportunity to work at the centre of national improvement, shaping how the NHS embeds net zero… Read more: Chief Sustainability Officer’s Clinical Fellow Scheme 2026–27 – Applications Now Open
- PRESS RELEASE OTWorld 2026: Orthopaedic treatment and care in times of crisisOrthopaedic treatment and care in times of crisis OTWorld 2026 provides impetus for crisis-proof care structures As the world’s most important meeting place for modern orthopaedic treatment and care, OTWorld 2026 will put key future issues in healthcare on the agenda. From 19 to 22 May 2026 in Leipzig, the OTWorld World Congress will address the question of how orthopaedic… Read more: PRESS RELEASE OTWorld 2026: Orthopaedic treatment and care in times of crisis
- Prosthetics & Orthotics Apprenticeship – University of DerbyDear Colleague You might be aware, through recent consultation meetings, that the University of Derby has been reviewing the viability of its Prosthetics & Orthotics Apprenticeship provision, due to recent low numbers. We have been delighted by the response of the industry to this consultation and the support that has been shown for the continuation of this delivery. We are… Read more: Prosthetics & Orthotics Apprenticeship – University of Derby
- Job Advert – Prestige Health – Orthotists – London and SoutheastClick here to view Job Advert
- We are inviting UK-based orthotists and podiatrists who are involved in the prescription and modification of diabetic insoles to take part in this study. Participation involves either:Participation is entirely voluntary, and all responses will be anonymous and handled in accordance with GDPR and the University of Staffordshire’s ethical guidelines. Please find the link to the online survey or a QR code at the end of this email. If you or your colleagues are interested in participating, or if you would be willing to share this invitation with… Read more: We are inviting UK-based orthotists and podiatrists who are involved in the prescription and modification of diabetic insoles to take part in this study. Participation involves either:
- Short survey for Orthotists working with Ankle-Foot Orthoses (AFOs)! 🦿We want to better understand current clinical use and prescription rationale for AFOs, so please consider completing this short survey to support this research project.This survey is part of a taught MSc research project at the University of Lancashire, and we are really hoping to hear from a wide range of orthotists across different clinical settings.Any questions? Please contact:CMLagares-ballantin@lancashire.ac.ukEthics Reference:… Read more: Short survey for Orthotists working with Ankle-Foot Orthoses (AFOs)! 🦿
- NEW: Scope of Practice for Prosthetists and Orthotists — Published February 2026BAPO is pleased to launch our new Scope of Practice statement, providing clear guidance for practitioners, managers, and insurers on what falls within prosthetic and orthotic professional practice. As our profession evolves, with digital design, additive manufacturing, enhanced, advanced, and consultant roles, and new models of care, it’s vital that we have a shared understanding of where our professional boundaries… Read more: NEW: Scope of Practice for Prosthetists and Orthotists — Published February 2026
- Job Advert – Essex Orthopaedics – Orthotic Technician
- Job Advert – Buchanan Orthotics – Orthotist – NHS LanarkshireClick here to view Job Advert
- Have your say! In this study we want to know your thoughts on your preferred method of shape capture of the lower limb by conducting online focus group discussions in which you can express your opinions around this topic.Capturing the right anatomical shape of prosthetic and orthotic patients is crucial for the development of comfortable and efficient lower limb devices. But what influences clinician’s decisions on which method to use? To better understand this clinical decision making we would like to ask those at the frontlines of patient care! Have your say! In this study we want to… Read more: Have your say! In this study we want to know your thoughts on your preferred method of shape capture of the lower limb by conducting online focus group discussions in which you can express your opinions around this topic.
- Job Advert – TayCare – Orthotist Vacancies – Buckinghamshire and NorfolkClick here to view Job Advert
- Prosthetics and Orthotics Awareness CampaignProsthetic and orthotic services quietly underpin independence, mobility, and quality of life for thousands of people across the UK. Yet the vital work they deliver, the people who rely on them, and the skilled workforce that makes it possible are too often overlooked. This campaign exists to change that. It is about raising awareness of the real value of prosthetic… Read more: Prosthetics and Orthotics Awareness Campaign
- Improving Provision of Therapeutic Footwear
- BAPO and California Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (COPA) – International CollaborationThe 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… Read more: BAPO and California Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (COPA) – International Collaboration
- King’s Diabetic Foot Unit Global Research Afternoon series