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The British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists

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Office Bearers

BAPO has four office bearers all of whom hold elected positions in line with BAPO’s constitution and standing orders. Our current officer bearers are:

Dr Nicky Eddison

CHAIR

Nicky has been working as an NHS orthotist since 2007; she is currently a Consultant Orthotist and service manager at the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust. She is also an Associate Professor at the Centre for Biomechanics and Rehabilitation Technologies, Staffordshire University, with a keen interest in research. Nicky has published work in several internationally peer-reviewed journals and completed her PhD in 2018.

    Pam Coulton

    VICE CHAIR

    Pam graduated from the University of Salford in 2007, and since this time has held positions in the field of Orthotics, including time as Principal Orthotist within the NHS, Clinical Lead for one of the largest private providers into the NHS, and since 2011, has owned and practiced within a multi-site private orthotic clinic, as well as being the owner of the largest P&O locum agency serving England and Wales. Pam’s clinical specialism lies in the field of complex paediatrics, foot and ankle, and neuro. Pam is trained and experienced with all aspects of medicolegal and case management work. Pam is based in Lincoln, but works all over the country in her own clinics, and as a locum into the NHS.
    Pam has previously been a member of the BAPO Executive Committee, having served as Chair of the Editorial Committee, a position which she now holds again, and as Secretary.
    Pam’s work in all sectors of the profession, make her well placed to recognise interesting, informative, and pertinent material to share with the membership. Pam welcomes contributions for BAPO Connect from across the industry, but particularly wishes to share contributions from students, technicians, and from colleagues working in every P&O setting.

      Sophie Hill

      Secretary

      Sophie graduated from Strathclyde in 1993 and with a PhD from Lancaster University in 2012.  After a few years in clinical work, she moved into education, teaching undergraduates on the prosthetics and orthotics degrees at the University of Salford and in Norway at Oslo Metropolitan University.  Sophie currently works at the School of Medicine, Newcastle University, teaching post-graduate health care professionals educational theory.  Her research interests are focused around education, and qualitative research. This is Sophie’s second time on the BAPO Executive Committee, having previously held the roles of Secretary, Vice Chair and Chair of the Association.

        Chris Rowley

        TREASURER

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          The British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists (BAPO) was established to encourage high standards of prosthetic and orthotic practice. It is committed to Continued Professional Development and education to enhance standards of prosthetic and orthotic care.

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