“I am honoured and proud to take over as the Chair of BAPO. I am eager to work collaboratively with all of you to further the shared goals and objectives of our professional body.
First, I would like to thank my predecessor Peter Iliff for the time and effort he has committed to the role over the last three years. I am committed to building upon the foundation that has been laid and guiding our organisation to further success.
I believe in the strength of our collective efforts and the importance of a diverse and inclusive culture. Together, we will navigate challenges, seize opportunities, raise the profile of prosthetics and orthotics, and continue to make a positive impact on patient care.
In the coming months, I look forward to engaging with you to better understand your perspectives and aspirations, and how we can work together to achieve our shared goals. Open communication and transparency will be paramount as we move forward.
Our organisation’s success hinges on the passion and commitment of its members, our dedicated staff, and volunteers. I am confident that by working together we will achieve our goals and reach our full potential.
Thank you for your support, and I am excited about the journey ahead.”
Dr Nicky Eddison received her PhD in biomechanical optimisation of ankle-foot orthoses and footwear combinations in 2018 from Staffordshire University and currently holds the position of Association Professor at the Centre for Biomechanics and Rehabilitation Technologies at Staffordshire University. In addition, Nicky is a consultant orthotist and service manager at the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust.
Nicky has a portfolio of peer-reviewed publications, achieving impact within the orthotics profession both nationally and internationally and across the wider healthcare domain of Allied Health Professions. Her research interests include biomechanical optimisation, prescription footwear, gait analysis, digitalisation in healthcare, and health inequalities.
