The British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists

Archives for November 2024

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Lynne Rowley MBE

It is with great sadness that we share with you that Lynne Rowley MBE, BAPO Chair from 2015 to 2021, passed away on 18th November 2024. In September this year, Lynne was awarded BAPO’s Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of the extraordinary impact she had on the P&O profession where she leaves behind a great legacy. She will be missed greatly by all who knew her, and our thoughts are with her family who have asked us to share the information below.

Following the passing of our beloved Lynne, a celebration of her life will be held at 11.00 on Saturday the 21st December 2024 at South Lanarkshire Crematorium (31 Sydes Brae, Glasgow, G72 0TL).

Lynne hoped that people might feel able to attend in something other than Black.

After the Crematorium we would dearly love everyone to join us at the Crutherland Hotel, (Strathaven Road, East Kilbride, Glasgow, G75 0QZ) for a more informal celebration of her life.

It would greatly help the hotel to cater for us if you were able to RSVP to the informal celebration by emailing  lynnerowleycelebration@outlook.com to let them know you are attending.

We look forward to celebrating Lynne’s life with you.

Chris, Andrew, and Beth Rowley.

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Recording of BAPO Teatime Talk – Clinical philosophies and their role in creating novel prosthetic devices

A strong clinical philosophy is directly reflected in the devices that are ultimately created at any Prosthetic and Orthotic facility. We will discuss the components of the clinical philosophies underlying the care provided at the Indiana Institute for Prosthetics (Whitestown, IN) and how they influence the final products created through the clinic. Examples will be shared

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Advancing Healthcare Awards 2024

BAPO is proudly sponsoring the Advancing Healthcare Awards for the third year. The BAPO award for evidencing impact and excellence in prosthetics and orthotics is open for nominations.

For more information and to nominate visit: https://ahawards.co.uk/uk/

BAPO encourages people to nominate themselves and colleagues which shines a light on the prosthetic and orthotic profession.

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Going Digital & 3D Printing

We are delighted to bring you this new Short Course. Open to Orthotists who want to understand the digital process, improve their shape capture skills and maximize the benefits of 3D printing for their patients.

Date and Time: Thursday 20th February 2025

Course description:
This 1-day face to face short course offers participants the opportunity to learn about the entire digital end-to-end process. From shape capture to rectification and design to manufacturing the final 3D printed device. During the course participants will learn about all 3D Printing technologies, our research and development projects and the benefits of 3D
printing. take part in practical sessions on scanning with both iPads and iPhones and casting techniques with E-Cast and C-Form tube. Following this there will be demonstrations about digital rectification and design.   

Aims:
The course will give participants confidence in new shape capture techniques and a
detailed understanding of 3D printing.

Faculty:
Mr Doug Young, Orthotist & Clinical Support for 3D Printing
Mr Ian Sanders, Orthotist & Clinical Support for 3D Printing
Dr Elen Parry, Product Development Manager
Mr Simon Barnett, CAD Manager
Mr Mark Thaxter, Director of Product Development

Learning Outcomes:
Understanding 3D Printing technology (not just MJF)
The sustainability of 3DP vs Traditional manufacture
Casting & Scanning techniques practical session
Digital rectification and design demonstrations

Not a member? Join HERE before purchasing your member-discounted ticket!

We encourage Orthotist attendees to apply for reimbursement from the Orthotic Education and Training Trust (OETT).  
Applications can be made on the OETT website at www.oett.org.uk
Requests for reimbursement must include evidence of reflective learning/CPD. 
Reimbursement will be based on the BAPO Member ticket price for this Short Course.

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BAPO Meets with British Polio Fellowship

Our Vice-Chair Pam Coulton attended the British Polio Fellowship Meeting in London to support the great work the Fellowship does advocating for those affected by Polio. Orthotics plays an important role in supporting people affected by Polio.