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- (no title)Dear 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: (no title)
- 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
- Association Partner ProgrammeThe BAPO Association Partner Programme exists to strengthen global collaboration across the prosthetic and orthotic profession. The challenges facing prosthetics and orthotics, workforce sustainability, access to education, regulation, innovation, and patient need, do not stop at national borders. Global issues require global responses, and this partnership is designed to make that possible. Through this programme, BAPO and its partner Associations… Read more: Association Partner Programme
- Journal PartnershipBuilding on the success of BAPO’s existing partnership programme, this new strand focuses specifically on working with journals and publishers to improve access to research, support education and continuing professional development, and increase visibility for high-quality scholarly content within the profession. Benefits for BAPO Members The Journal Partnership Programme delivers clear and tangible benefits for BAPO members, supporting their clinical practice,… Read more: Journal Partnership
- Job Advert – Daceys – Orthotist, WorcestershireClick here to view Job Advert
- BAPO – Teatime Talk – What Does “Digital” Really Mean in Prosthetics & Orthotics? Rethinking Practice, Skills, and Innovation
- Introducing Maeve Cassidy as the new BAPO ChampionBAPO would like to welcome Maeve as our first BAPO Champion, promoting within her service the work BAPO does and the benefits membership has. Maeve will be leading a BAPO Champion initiative and added more BAPO Champions to the team. We look forward to seeing the work Maeve does.
- Design a prosthetic limb for a superhero
The British Association of Prosthetics and Orthotics, in collaboration with the Limbless Association, and LIMB-art, is launching “Design a Superhero with a Prosthetic Limb” for Key Stage 2 pupils across the UK . This engaging project challenges students to design a prosthetic limb for a superhero, helping them explore engineering, design thinking, and the human impact of healthcare careers. Along the… Read more: Design a prosthetic limb for a superhero - Applications now open: NIHR Predoctoral AwardNIHR Predoctoral Award Hello, We are pleased to let you know that the NIHR Predoctoral Award is now open for applications. This award supports aspiring early-career researchers to advance their health and social care research careers at master’s level. Applications close 12 March 2026. The scheme is open to a wide range of applicants, including: health and… Read more: Applications now open: NIHR Predoctoral Award