British Association of Prosthetics & Orthotics - BAPO

British Association of Prosthetics & Orthotics - BAPO Empowering the Profession to Enable the User

The British Association of Prosthetics and Orthotics 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.

The Future Clinician Series is BAPO's ongoing quarterly webinar programme, developed with the BAPO Learner Network to su...
06/08/2026

The Future Clinician Series is BAPO's ongoing quarterly webinar programme, developed with the BAPO Learner Network to support P&O learners and early-career practitioners. Each session explores the knowledge, skills, and professional behaviours that help bridge the gap between university and clinical practice, empowering the next generation of confident, capable clinicians.

When: Quarterly Wednesday webinars

Who can attend: Open to the BAPO Learner Network and the wider P&O community

Register your interest: Scan the QR code or follow the link below to receive updates and be the first to hear about future sessions. Once you register your interest, a Teams link will be sent to you for all upcoming sessions.
https://ow.ly/xTKc50ZlX4N

Free BAPO Education offerings A dynamic and informative virtual series designed to support the ongoing professional deve...
06/08/2026

Free BAPO Education offerings

A dynamic and informative virtual series designed to support the ongoing professional development of prosthetists, orthotists, technicians, support workers, learners, and both BAPO members and non-members.

14 September: Bridging the Gap between Orthotists and Technicians’ Footwear Orders
Register here: https://ow.ly/X1jF50ZlSV7

28 September: From Pressure to Adherence: Designing Footwear That Prevents Diabetes-Related Foot Ulcers
Register here: https://ow.ly/PHwG50ZlSV3

26 October: Introduction to Scoliosis: An Overview of Current Understanding, Trends and Practices
Register here: https://ow.ly/sfVn50ZlSV8

23 November: Partnership and Workforce Development Manager
Register here: https://ow.ly/oH9m50ZlSV4

Don't forget to access our past educational offerings: https://ow.ly/7BLB50ZlSV2

06/08/2026

Meet Ruth. 👋
Ruth Stone relies on prosthetic and orthotic care to do what most of us take for granted — walking, working, and enjoying life to the full.
In this short video, Ruth shares what P&O services really mean to her. Not in clinical terms. Not in statistics. But in the honest, everyday reality of what it means to have the right support behind you.
Her story is a reminder of why this work matters. And why we must continue to champion it.
Watch. Share. Help us make sure everyone understands the value of prosthetic and orthotic care. 🎥

📣 We are delighted to announce that Thuasne UK will be sponsoring both the Clinical Programme Itinerary and a Keynote Sp...
06/08/2026

📣 We are delighted to announce that Thuasne UK will be sponsoring both the Clinical Programme Itinerary and a Keynote Speaker at the BAPO Regional Conference 2026!

A huge thank you to Thuasne UK for supporting this important event and helping us deliver an engaging and inspiring conference experience for all delegates.

📅 Friday 4th September 2026
📍 The ICC Wales, Coldra Woods, Newport, South Wales, NP18 1DE
🎯 Theme: Beyond the Device

This year’s conference will explore how prosthetic and orthotic care extends far beyond mobility, highlighting the wider impact on independence, wellbeing, education, employment, collaboration, and quality of life.

We are looking forward to welcoming professionals from across the prosthetics and orthotics community for a fantastic day of learning, networking, and innovation.

🎟️ Tickets are now available — secure your place by following the link below:
https://www.bapo.com/bapo-regional-conference-wales/

Thuasne

🎉 Tickets Are Now Available – BAPO P&O Awards 2026 🎉Join us on Friday 4th September 2026 at ICC Wales for an unforgettab...
06/08/2026

🎉 Tickets Are Now Available – BAPO P&O Awards 2026 🎉

Join us on Friday 4th September 2026 at ICC Wales for an unforgettable evening celebrating excellence across the Prosthetic & Orthotic workforce.

✨ Your ticket includes:
🥂 Drinks reception from 18:30
🍽️ Three-course meal
🏆 Attendance at the BAPO P&O Awards presentation
🤝 Networking and celebration with colleagues from across the profession

This special evening recognises the outstanding individuals, teams, learners, researchers, technicians, support workers, and professionals making a difference across the P&O community.

🎟️ Tickets are now available to purchase.
Find full details and book your place here: https://www.bapo.com/bapo-po-awards-2026/

📱 Make recording your CPD simpler with CPDmeAs a BAPO member, you can access a fully funded CPDme account as part of you...
05/08/2026

📱 Make recording your CPD simpler with CPDme

As a BAPO member, you can access a fully funded CPDme account as part of your membership benefits.

CPDme makes it quick and easy to build, maintain and organise your professional CPD portfolio. Its features include:

✅ A web-based portfolio dashboard and mobile app
✅ Voice recording that turns your reflections into text
✅ Simple uploading of certificates and supporting evidence
✅ Unlimited CPD entries and reflections
✅ A CPD Healthcheck to help identify gaps and monitor progress
✅ Portfolio formatting aligned with HCPC requirements
✅ The ability to generate, download and share your completed portfolio
✅ A regularly updated suite of webinars to choose from
✅ Automatically links all your BAPO courses, bitesize, webinars, and conference attendance to your portfolio

The mobile app means you can record learning and reflections as they happen, rather than trying to remember everything later. Simply speak into the app, attach your evidence and add the entry to your portfolio.

Maintaining an accurate and up-to-date CPD portfolio is an important part of professional practice. Should you be randomly selected for an HCPC CPD audit, you will need to submit a CPD profile detailing your activities and provide supporting evidence from your registration cycle.

Don’t wait until you are selected for audit. Take advantage of this valuable BAPO member benefit and activate your fully funded CPDme account today.

Find out more about the platform at:
https://www.cpdme.com/

Sudi shares that working within the administrative team has shown how managing appointments and coordinating communicati...
05/08/2026

Sudi shares that working within the administrative team has shown how managing appointments and coordinating communication helps the orthotic service run effectively for both patients and clinicians. Being part of a wider team that delivers essential care is something Sudi takes great pride in, and that is why she values prosthetic and orthotic services.

💙 Why We Value Prosthetics & OrthoticsAt Ottobock, every successful patient outcome is built on partnership, innovation ...
04/08/2026

💙 Why We Value Prosthetics & Orthotics

At Ottobock, every successful patient outcome is built on partnership, innovation and the expertise of highly skilled prosthetists and orthotists.

As Emma Gillespie, Head of Prosthetics at Ottobock, highlights, prosthetic and orthotic services empower people to live more active, independent and fulfilling lives. Behind every device is a dedicated professional working alongside individuals to help them achieve their goals and maximise their potential.

Ottobock is proud to support BAPO's Prosthetics & Orthotics Awareness Campaign, recognising the vital contribution of P&O professionals and the importance of ensuring sustainable access to high-quality services for future generations.

Together, we can raise awareness of the life-changing impact of prosthetic and orthotic care and champion the profession that makes it possible.

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