The British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists

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BAPO Webinar – AHP’s Enhanced Practice PgCert at the University of Salford:

We’re pleased to share an exciting NHSE commissioned AHP’s Enhanced Practice PgCert starting in September 2025!

This programme is available via both the fully funded apprenticeship and non-apprenticeship routes and supports AHPs to develop across the four pillars of practice: 🩺 Clinical | 🧠 Leadership | 📚 Education | 🔬 Research

🔗 Learn more about the programme:

👉 PgCert Enhanced Clinical Practitioner (Enhanced Clinical Practitioner Apprenticeship) | University of Salford

👉 PgCert Enhanced Practice | University of Salford

🎥 Watch our overview videos:

👉 Short Overview – 10 mins

👉 Full Recording – 15 mins

📩 For more information or to speak to our team, please contact: ECPapprenticeship@salford.ac.ukthe team would be happy to arrange an online meeting or presentation for you and your team.

Access BAPO Webinar Recording Here!

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BAPO launches new service provision guidance

🚀 LAUNCH ANNOUNCEMENT
📘 Service Provision Guidance for Prosthetic & Orthotic Services 

We’re proud to unveil the BAPO Service Provision Guidance for Prosthetic and Orthotic Service, a vital resource that defines what good prosthetic and orthotic care looks like — and why it matters.


✅ User-focused
✅ Clinically led
✅ Designed for commissioners, clinicians , and service leaders

This guidance sets a new standard for service delivery across the UK, addressing everything from an introduction to P&O services, the benefits of P&O services, current commissioning arrangements, and key aspects of delivery. 

It’s not just a document — it’s a call to action to ensure every service user receives high-quality, timely, and person-centred care.

📥 Download now and join us in shaping the future of P&O services:

Service Provision Guidance FINALDownload

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BAPo Teatime Talk – Empowering the Technician Workforce

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Empowering the Technician Workforce explores the vital role technicians play in amputee rehabilitation, shared from my perspective as a prosthetic technician with 10 years of experience, current workshop lead, and chair of the technician committee. I’ll discuss how we can build a work environment that is inclusive, encouraging, and collaborative—one where every team member feels valued and empowered.