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- BAPO Webinar: Creating Awareness for Prosthetics & Orthotics through Research and Education
P&O Day UK: Working Together Details Join us for a special P&O Day UK webinar as we celebrate a profession built on collaboration and innovation. This year, we shine a spotlight on the role of research and education in raising awareness of prosthetics and orthotics, both within healthcare and beyond. In this 90-minute session, three leading voices from the field—Dr. Alix Chadwell, Eileen Morrow, and Dr.… Read more: BAPO Webinar: Creating Awareness for Prosthetics & Orthotics through Research and Education - Apprenticeships in prosthetics and orthotics – What employers need to know
- Allied Health Professions Federation Cymru Newsletter Edition 2
- Job Advert – Orthotist – NHS Oxford University Hospitals
- HCPC sanctions consultation – closing date 1/9/25HCPC are seeking feedback on proposed changes to our sanctions policy to provide more clarity and guidance for panel members when deciding on the appropriate sanction in fitness to practise (FTP) cases. The changes will further ensure that all FTP decisions and outcomes are informed, fair, proportionate, and consistent. Read the consultation below: Consultation on updates to our sanctions policy… Read more: HCPC sanctions consultation – closing date 1/9/25
- University of Salford is awarded NHS England commission to support Enhanced Practice Apprenticeship for Allied Health Professionals🚀 Exciting News! University of Salford is awarded NHS England commission to support Enhanced Practice Apprenticeship for Allied Health Professionals, launching September 2025! This national initiative supports AHP career progression and service transformation through the four pillars of practice:🩺 Clinical | 🧠 Leadership | 📚 Education | 🔬 Research 🎓 What’s Happening? A new Enhanced Practice Apprenticeship PgCert – bespoke to your professional and pathway needs Development of resources… Read more: University of Salford is awarded NHS England commission to support Enhanced Practice Apprenticeship for Allied Health Professionals
- Job Advert – Steeper – Graduate Orthotist – North and East of Greater LondonClick here to view job advert
- BAPO Funded tickets for Glasgow ConferenceFollowing on from the success of our first funded ticket initiative in Wigan, we are thrilled to announce that we will be providing funded tickets once more for our Glasgow. Conference on November 21st. All BAPO members are eligible to request a funded ticket. The initiative aims to strengthen our connection and make our conference accessible to all of our… Read more: BAPO Funded tickets for Glasgow Conference
- Advancing Healthcare Awards Cymru 2025 – closing date extensionThe Advancing Healthcare Awards Cymru are open for entry and the closing date has now been extended to Monday 4 August. This awards programme is an important opportunity to recognise and celebrate the important and innovative work of healthcare scientists and allied health professionals across Wales. For more information and to nominate, visit: https://ahawards.co.uk/cymru/
- BAPO’s initial thoughts on the NHS Ten year PlanThe British Association of Prosthetics and Orthotics – Initial thoughts on the NHS 10-Year Plan The publication of the NHS 10-Year Plan marks a pivotal moment for the future of healthcare in the UK. The British Association of Prosthetics and Orthotics (BAPO) welcomes the plan’s ambitious and forward-looking vision. Prosthetics and orthotics (P&O) have a vital role to play in… Read more: BAPO’s initial thoughts on the NHS Ten year Plan
- BAPO is delighted to announce Christabelle Asoluka as the new digital lead“We are pleased Krista has taken on the challenge of being BAPO’s new Digital Lead. Krista will play a key role in supporting the Prosthetics and Orthotics profession to harness emerging technological capabilities, particularly AI and simulation. This work will support alignment with the ambitions of the NHS 10-Year Plan—ensuring that digital innovation enhances clinical practice, improves outcomes, and supports… Read more: BAPO is delighted to announce Christabelle Asoluka as the new digital lead
- Welcome to BAPO Chiazoka Ezeuzo – BAPO Sustainability and Public Health LeadWe’re delighted to welcome Chiazoka to BAPO as our new Public Health and Sustainability Lead. These two areas are vital to the future of prosthetic and orthotic care and align closely with the ambitions of the NHS Ten Year Plan, which prioritises prevention, early intervention, and long-term health outcomes over reactive treatment. Prosthetic and orthotic services play a pivotal role… Read more: Welcome to BAPO Chiazoka Ezeuzo – BAPO Sustainability and Public Health Lead
- BAPO Webinar – Enhanced Clinical Practice for P&O – All your questions answered!Details An introduction to the Enhanced Clinical Practice (ECP) PGCert course at the University of Salford. This exciting opportunity is being offered as an Apprenticeship or Direct route for registered clinicians who have completed at least 1 year of post-registration work. After setting the scene for the NEED for this ECP programme, we will provide an overview to the course;… Read more: BAPO Webinar – Enhanced Clinical Practice for P&O – All your questions answered!
- BAPO Teatime Talk – The Power of Peer Support – what does effective and sustainable peer support for the amputee community look like?
Details In September 2023 NHS England published its own guidelines on developing and commissioning peer support. Recognising peer support as an important self-management intervention, the guidelines highlight the need to consider the resources required, how peer mentors are supported themselves, quality assurance and evaluation methods. Over the last 6 years the Limbless Association has been building on the foundations… Read more: BAPO Teatime Talk – The Power of Peer Support – what does effective and sustainable peer support for the amputee community look like? - Job Advert – Clinical Lead Orthotist – Exeter
- Job Advert – Band 6 Orthotist – Cardiff and ValeClick here to view job advert
- Job Advert – Orthotist – Gloucestershire – Opcare
- BAPO P&O Awards 2025
Nominations are now open for BAPO P&O Awards 2025! BAPO is dedicated to recognising and celebrating our prosthetists, orthotists, technicians, support workers, and learners. We are delighted to open nominations for the 2025 BAPO Awards. We are pleased to announce an additional 4 Awards this year! Anyone can nominate an individual for these awards, including clinicians, colleagues, technicians, patients, learners,… Read more: BAPO P&O Awards 2025 - Summer school at Keele UniversityBAPO is delighted to support Keele University’s P&O Summer School on August 26th and 27th. If you are interested in exploring a career in P&O, contact Keele to book your fully funded place whilst spaces remain. For more information, please contact n.ahmed1@keele.ac.uk
- BAPO – New name, new logo
