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- Job Advert – Livewell Southwest – Prosthetic Clinical Lead/Prosthetist – Plymouth
- BAPO – Teatime Talk – Cosmesis Counts: The Case for Aesthetic Design in Prosthetic Practice
Satisfaction with the aesthetic appearance of a prosthetic limb is an important factor associated with psychosocial adjustment following an amputation. This TeaTime talk will explore aesthetic design alternatives for upper and lower limb prostheses, drawing upon principles from product development to help us understand how specific product properties (design elements) can elicit different emotional responses from users. We will also… Read more: BAPO – Teatime Talk – Cosmesis Counts: The Case for Aesthetic Design in Prosthetic Practice - BAPO Teatime Talk – Criteria for Success in New Patients with MPKs – A Service EvaluationMicroprocessor knees (MPKs) have been available on the NHS for established prosthetic users since April, 2017. Observations at our centre in an established cohort saw patients decreasing risk of falls and improving energy expenditure, alongside other physical and psychological benefits. This raised the question of whether MPKs should be considered for new post-amputation patients who also meet the NHS inclusion… Read more: BAPO Teatime Talk – Criteria for Success in New Patients with MPKs – A Service Evaluation
- BAPO Teatime Talk – Embedding Sustainable Practices into P&O
This session explores practical ways to embed sustainability into everyday prosthetics and orthotics (P&O) practice. It will highlight how clinicians, technicians, companies, support workers and services can reduce environmental impact through smarter material choices, waste reduction, recycling initiatives, and greener clinical processes—all while maintaining high-quality patient care. Drawing from ongoing work within the NHS and BAPO’s sustainability plan, the talk… Read more: BAPO Teatime Talk – Embedding Sustainable Practices into P&O - BAPO Teatime Talk – Progressing Practice-based learning as the future of our profession
Details Join us for an interactive Teatime Talk where we will discuss practice-based learning (PrBL), and how learning opportunities develop the future of our profession. This engaging session is aimed at all members of the prosthetic and orthotic workforce. If you are just starting your career, have years of clinical experience or are somewhere in between, we want to… Read more: BAPO Teatime Talk – Progressing Practice-based learning as the future of our profession - BAPO Teatime Talk – Unified Approach to Footdrop
Details Physiotherapists and Orthotists share a clinical commitment to the management of footdrop. However, there is often a bias in their respective approaches. Physiotherapists are often more focused on the swing phase and achieving toe clearance. This is reflected in their use of Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES). Orthotists appear to Physiotherapists to be more focused on stance and this is… Read more: BAPO Teatime Talk – Unified Approach to Footdrop - Tech and Trends Webinar – Powering Movement: How SpryStep Agilik transforms Mobility
- AHPF Cymru CAHPO campaign launched✍️ Sign our open letter to the First Minister and make sure your voice is heard: https://tinyurl.com/AHPFOpenLetter
- Job Advert – Clinical Product Developer – Leeds – AM Healthcare
- Urgent letter to the Secretary of StateThe British Association of Prosthetics and Orthotics (BAPO) have written to the Secretary of State to raise serious concerns about the potential closure of the Prosthetics & Orthotics apprenticeship programmes at the University of Derby. Losing this vital training route would remove a third of the countrys’s pipeline and put the future of our already fragile workforce at risk —… Read more: Urgent letter to the Secretary of State
- BAPO BitesizeComing February 2026 Introducing BAPO Bitesize – launching February 2026! We’re excited to unveil a brand-new online, on-demand education resource from the British Association of Prosthetics and Orthotics (BAPO). BAPO Bitesize brings you concise, accessible learning designed to support CPD, spark new ideas, and keep you up-to-date with best practice in prosthetics and orthotics—anytime, anywhere. 📅 Arriving February 🎓 Learn… Read more: BAPO Bitesize
- Enhanced Practice Mythbusting🔍 Enhanced Practice: Clearing up the confusion Swipe through the graphic to see a few myths busted about what Enhanced Practice really is in Prosthetics and Orthotics. 👀 Myth 1: It’s a job titleReality: It’s a level of capability across the four pillars of practice. It’s about how you apply knowledge and skills every day. 📚 Myth 2: Off the… Read more: Enhanced Practice Mythbusting
- BAPO Regional Conference – Oxford – Save the Date!
- Short survey for above-knee prosthesis users and clinicians working with prosthesis users!https://imperial.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8Clf4sQiTiYRtHg We want to know what would be important to you in a new prosthesis socket design, so please consider filling in our short survey so we can better address your needs. We are really hoping to hear from a range of clinicians and users – and particularly want to hear from both females and males!Any questions? Please contact: Loïs… Read more: Short survey for above-knee prosthesis users and clinicians working with prosthesis users!
- BAPO P&O Awards 2025
- Band 7 Highly Specialist Prosthetist – Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Trust
- First year learners at Strathclyde and Salford Universities receive BAPO goody bagsThis week, first-year prosthetics and orthotics (P&O) students at the University of Salford and the University of Strathclyde received their BAPO “Welcome to the Profession” goody bags, marking an exciting start to their journey into the P&O community. 🦾📚 The packs are designed to introduce students to the profession early, providing useful tools, resources, and a sense of connection with… Read more: First year learners at Strathclyde and Salford Universities receive BAPO goody bags
- Seeking Insight from UK Prosthetists!Loughborough University is gathering professional input on long-term residual limb care for lower-limb amputees, as part of a study focusing on preventing secondary issues such as skin breakdown, socket discomfort, and volume fluctuation. As a Prosthetist – you can provide invaluable guidance to ensure the research and resulting assistive product align with real clinical priorities. Please consider taking a few… Read more: Seeking Insight from UK Prosthetists!
- Anushika Dayananda Appointed Vice-Chair of Research CommitteeWe are pleased to announce the appointment of Anushika Dayananda (Anu) as the new Vice-Chair of the Research Committee. Anu brings a strong dedication to advancing research that supports both practitioners and patients, and her appointment marks an exciting step forward for the committee. Reflecting on her new role, Anu shared: “Taking on the Vice Chair position is a new… Read more: Anushika Dayananda Appointed Vice-Chair of Research Committee
- New Launch – Prosthetics and orthotics stakeholder groupBAPO is excited to announce the launch of a new Prosthetics and Orthotics stakeholder group led jointly by BAPO and Limb Power. The group has been created to work together on the key issues shaping the prosthetics and orthotics profession and the people who rely on our services. Our inaugural meeting has taken place and brought together voices from across… Read more: New Launch – Prosthetics and orthotics stakeholder group