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HCPC
HCPC Registrations are now due; HCPC has confirmed there will not be a fee increase for this two year period.
The renewal window for registered prosthetist/orthotists is open for 3 months and closes on 30 September 2023. However do not leave it until the last minute and re-register as soon as possible so you can continue to practise as a prosthetist/orthotist for the next two-year cycle
You can find more details and renewal guidance on the HCPC website HERE
HCPC
It’s nearly time to renew your HCPC registration.
HCPC has confirmed there will not be a fee increase for this two year period.
The renewal window for your Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration as a registered prosthetist/orthotist is coming up on 1 July 2023. The window is open for 3 months and closes on 30 September 2023.
It’s important that you renew your registration successfully and on time, so you can continue to practise as a prosthetist/orthotist for the next two-year cycle.
To be best prepared ahead of your renewal we advise you to:
- Make sure your email address and contact details are correct in advance – you can update them on your HCPC online account.
- Set a reminder and don’t leave it to the last minute – you can renew via your HCPC online account as soon as the window opens on 1 July 2023.
You can find more details and renewal guidance on the HCPC website HERE
AGM
British Association of Prosthetists and OrthotistsAnnual General MeetingWednesday 19th April 2023
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists is scheduled to take place virtually on Wednesday 19th April at 19:30. The Executive Committee (EC) invites all members to attend this meetingNon-Agenda questions raised in the AGM which, after discussion develop into voting issues, may be voted on in the AGM or, depending on their importance, may be placed before the whole membership with supporting information from the AGM. The EC under the Chair will decide if a vote must be placed before the whole membership or may be voted upon in the AGM.
Past AGMs have provided a time for constructive discussion of key issues concerning BAPO members and the EC hope that this AGM will be no exception.To register for the AGM please complete the MSForm here
BAPO Regional Conference – Scotland 2023
BAPO is excited to announce our first Regional Conference which is to be held in Scotland on Friday the 16th June 2023 at the William Quarrier Scottish Epilepsy Centre.
For more information and to book tickets please see the conference page which can be found here
Standards of Proficiency Update
HCPC have updated their Standards of Proficiency – For more details please click here to see the Standards of Proficiency Page
AHP Recognised in the New Years Honours
Many congratulations to Bev Harden, Health Education England’s Allied Health Professions (AHP) Lead and Deputy Chief AHP Officer for England, who also received an MBE in the New Year Honours List for her services to healthcare. BAPO is grateful to Bev for all she does to support AHPs and specifically prosthetics and orthotics
New Years Honours
New Year Honours for BAPO’s immediate past chair
BAPO was delighted to learn that Lynne Rowley, BAPO’s immediate past chair, was awarded an MBE in the New Year Honours list for her services to prosthetics and orthotics.
BAPO would like to thank Lynne for continuing to ensure prosthetics and orthotics are firmly on the AHP map. Lynne’s award is very much deserved and is fitting recognition for all her hard work over the years.
Membership Renewals
2023 Memberships are now open. Please logon to the members section to complete the renewal or contact the secretariat
BAPO Events Survey
BAPO is asking members and non-members alike to complete a quick survey on events that BAPO may run in the coming years. The survey will only take a few minutes but will help shape the events we run