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- Marketing – Committee Member AdvertBAPO is seeking additional members to join and strengthen our Marketing Committee. As the UK’s professional body for prosthetics and orthotics, we are committed to building lifelong relationships with our members that help them achieve their full potential and improve the lives of patients across the country. As a volunteer serving on this committee, you […]
- National Practice Placement Coordinator – Prosthetics & OrthoticsFixed term 12 months – 2 days per week secondment £48,000 pro rata This 12-month seconded post within the British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists (BAPO) has been secured with funding from Health Education England (HEE). BAPO was successful with a funding bid within the HEE Clinical Placement Expansion Programme launched in 2020. This is […]
- AHP’s Listen EventThe Current Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) strategy ‘AHPs into Action is coming to an end in 2022 and so our CAHPO (Chief Allied Health Professionals Officer) is now starting a consultation period for its successor. The aim is for the content to be crowed sourced from both professionals and ‘citizens’ and will be split into […]
- NEW: Online BAPO Application Form
You can now apply for initial BAPO membership online! Please click on the link below to apply: Click here to apply online - MHRA Updates: BAPO Guidance on MDR regulations post BrexitThe Medical and Health care products Regulatory Agency MHRA published an update on the UK.Gov website at the end of December 2020 ( https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/in-house- manufacture-of-medical-devices/in-house-manufacture-of-medical-devices ) concerning in-house manufacture of medical devices and exemptions from the Medical Devices Regulations (MDR). There has been some discussion as to what, if any, exemptions are applicable for prosthetics […]
- New position statement for children’s servicesWe would like to draw attention to the need for prosthetic and orthotic intervention to continue for children and young people. We ask that prosthetic and orthotic services are protected to enable this aspect of the service to continue throughout the pandemic and ensuing winter pressures. The impact of COVID-19 on children and young people, […]
- Feedback Survey
As a volunteer-run organization serving the prosthetic and orthotic community, we actively use feedback to improve our membership program. If you can spare ten minutes for a quick survey we’d love to get your thoughts and ideas to help us make BAPO better. You do not have to be a member to complete this Click […] - Clear Your HeadWinter during a pandemic can be hard and everyone can struggle with their mental health at times like this. It is ok not to feel yourself but there are hints and tips that can make life easier and help with mental health NHS Scotland are running a Fab campaign called ‘Clear your Head’ which has […]
- Prosthetist ProfiledBAPO loves to share what our members have been doing, especially when they have been featured in articles and publications. Clinical Lead for the Isle of White, and BAPO member Carol Mabey; has had a lovely interview published discussing the challenges of a prosthetic service during lockdown. To read the article click here
- AGM
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists is scheduled to take place virtually on Thursday 18 March 2021 at 7pm. The Executive Committee invites all members to attend this meeting. Agenda items are requested from all members of the Association and should be submitted in writing, no later than […] - Dell Association Member Benefits
We are proud to partner with Dell UK to provide a range of discounts on selected IT and other benefits to our membership. These include: 10-20% discount off laptops, desktops and accessories Access to Dell’s highly trained Small Business Technology Advisors to help you with free advice to grow your business Dedicated account manager to […] - Access to Vaccinations
BAPO have made a statement across all the home nations on their stance regarding the new Covid-19 vaccination. The statement is below The British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists (BAPO) is the professional body representing clinicians working in our field in the UK. Prosthetist/orthotists are one of 14 Allied Health Professions (AHPs) providing key […] - Exploring the knowledge, assessment and management of symptomatic hypermobility in adults among allied health professionals in the UKFollowing on from our email where you can access the survey link, please click below to view participant information sheet:
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- AOPAAustralian Orthotic Prosthetic Association (AOPA) National Congress 2020, Remotely Connect, Virtually Together Venue: Virtual event Date: Thursday 8th – Friday 9th October 2020 Website: https://www.aopa.org.au/events/category/aopa-congress Description: The AOPA is delighted to invite our wider O&P network and allied health colleagues to the AOPA National Congress 2020 to be held as a live, virtual event from Thursday […]
- BACPARJoin us for BACPAR’s first ever virtual conference! Also, for the first time, BACPAR 2020 will be part of the Vascular Societies Annual Scientific Meeting. This means BACPAR delegates get access to all content from the VS, SVN and SVT programmes! Prosthetists & orthotist can take advantage of the reduced AHP delegate rate of £25 to […]
- OTworldOTWorld Connect 2020 – Exhibitor Brochure The show will now be held totally digital and companies can upload information and book one of the 3 Packages with prices starting from € 3900. Please see exhibitor brochure above for more details. Deadline 30th September 2020.
- Orthotist of the Year
BAPO is proud to announce the “Centre for Biomechanics and Rehabilitation Technologies, Staffordshire University Orthotist of the Year Award.” This award is for an Orthotist who consistently goes that extra mile for patient satisfaction or has a great understanding of what their patient needs. It could be for an Orthotist who has excelled in research […] - Returning to PracticeHCPC have advised they have some new process and help in place for those returning to practice, taking into considerations the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic, The updates are as follows: Timescales Our returning to practice processes will take account of the impact COVID-19 may have had on the timescales within which returnees have been […]
- Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) CareersAllied Health Professionals (AHPs) – how my eyes were opened to these wonderful careers Physiotherapist and former Health Education England Leadership Fellow Marie-Clare Wadley began filming some of her colleagues – and discovered incredibly rewarding ‘secret’ careers that provide essential support to patients. Here she describes her experience. For those receiving A-level results and still […]