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HomePage News

21st October 2025 by BAPO Admin

Effective Outcomes Recording in Prosthetics and Orthotics 

Filed Under: Education, HomePage News, News

14th October 2025 by BAPO Admin

BAPO Competition

  • A day in the life of a Prosthetist/Orthotist

  • A day in the life of a Prosthetic & orthotic student/apprentice

  • A day in the life of a Prosthetic / Orthotic Technician or Support worker

Filed Under: HomePage News, News

2nd October 2025 by BAPO Admin

BAPO Short Course: Orthotic management of early stroke

Filed Under: Education, HomePage News, News

23rd September 2025 by BAPO Admin

BAPO Teatime Talk: Raising the profile of the prosthetics and orthotics professions

Details

Raising the profile of Prosthetics and Orthotics is vital to ensure our profession receives the recognition it deserves. This Teatime Talk will explore how we can raise awareness, strengthen our professional identity, and showcase the value we bring to patients and services. Through outreach, education, and collaboration, we’ll demonstrate effective ways to raise our profile. Attendees will be encouraged to share their experiences and ideas, helping us build momentum together. Join the discussion and be part of shaping a more visible, valued future for Prosthetics and Orthotics.

Filed Under: Education, HomePage News, News

24th July 2025 by BAPO Admin

BAPO Tech & Trend Webinar: Assisting Hip Flexion with Passive Orthoses, enhancing gait kinematics and performance in Neurological Conditions

Details

Webinar Objectives:

Describe the basic Design and Mechanism of action of passive hip flexion assist orthoses
Explain the observed impacts of passive hip flexion orthoses on gait kinematics in individuals with MS specifically how these devices can lead to an increase in peak hip flexion angle in the assisted limb. 

Filed Under: Education, HomePage News, News

2nd July 2025 by BAPO Admin

BAPO P&O Awards 2025


🎉 Join Us for a Night to Remember! 🎉 

Get ready to celebrate at BAPO’s 2nd Annual Awards Evening on Friday, 21st November, at the stunning Glasgow Science Centre! 

This is an incredible opportunity to come together, honor achievements, and enjoy a festive atmosphere. 

What’s Included: 

🥂 A glass of fizz to kick off the evening 

🔍 Interactive experience on the first floor with their engaging science exhibition 

🍽 A delightful three-course dinner accompanied by tea and coffee 

🍷 Half a bottle of wine per person to toast our successes 

🚗 Complimentary car parking, Wi-Fi, and cloakroom services 

🍹 A fully stocked bar for additional drinks 

💃 Dance the night away at our post-awards disco! 

Whether you’re looking to celebrate your fantastic P&O teams or simply enjoy a festive evening with colleagues, this is the perfect event! Don’t miss out on the chance to make memories and recognise accomplishments together.

Let’s celebrate P&O together! 

BAPO Member tickets- £80.00

Non-member ticket – £150.00

🎟️ Book your tickets today and let’s celebrate P&O together! 🎊

Please email enquiries@bapo.com if you are interested in booking a table, group bookings may incur a discount.

BAPO is dedicated to recognising and celebrating our prosthetists, orthotists, technicians, support workers, and learners.  We are pleased to announce an additional 4 Awards this year!

Anyone can nominate an individual for these awards, including clinicians, colleagues, technicians, patients, learners, and managers. You can also nominate yourself.

The Awards for 2025 are:

Prosthetist of the Year – Sponsored by North Sea Plastics
Orthotist of the Year – Sponsored by OETT
Technician of the Year – Sponsored by Algeos
Rising Star Award – Sponsored by OSSUR
Learner of the Year – Sponsored by Peacocks
Best P&O Team Award 2025 – Sponsored by Thuasne
Outstanding Customer Service Award
BAPO Hero Award
Practice Educator of the Year – Sponsored by Steeper
Researcher of the Year
Support Worker of the Year
Outstanding Leader of the Year – Sponsored by Blatchford

Nominations have now closed.

Shortlisted nominees will be contacted in August, and the winners will be announced at the BAPO Awards ceremony.

If you are interested in sponsoring an award, please contact enquiries@bapo.com

Dress Code

Dress to impress-  BAPO is committed to empowering people to attend our events in dresswear they feel comfortable with. With that in mind, please come dressed in what you feel is your best self. 

Itinerary

Awards Itinerary 
 
6.30pm Drinks Reception  
7.30pm Call to Dinner  
7.35pm Welcome – Dr Nicky Eddison  
7.40pm Dinner  
09:10pm   Awards Ceremony  – Hosted by Dr Cor Hutton MBE   
10:30pm Disco starts
12:00 am close 

Menu

The Awards evening has two menu options to choose from. All dietary requirements can be fulfilled after booking by completing the dietary form included in the booking.

Parking

There are over 450 parking spaces at Glasgow Science Centre including 28 disabled spaces.

Tickets are issued at the entry barrier to the car park. The event hosts will validate these at the ticket desk so that guests do not have to pay to park for the duration of your event.

Vehicles are not permitted to be left overnight in the car park and if so a charge will apply.

There are 6 electric charging stations.

Taxi

There is a Taxi rank located outside of the building between the Glasgow Science Centre and the BBC. The contact number for Glasgow Taxi’s is 0141 429 7070.

Nearby Accommodation

There are a number of hotels that may offer a discount to Glasgow Science Centre guests including;

o Moxy
o Village Urban Hotel Glasgow – 01925 377 532
o Crowne Plaza – 0141 306 9988
o Radisson Red – 0141 471 1700
o Hilton Garden Inn – 0141 240 1002
o Motel One – 0131 220 0730
o Premier Inn – 0871 527 9340

Accessibility

Please visit the Glasgow Science Centre website for full accessibility information here.

If anyone who would like to attend the awards has any additional support needs, please contact enquiries@bapo.com


BAPO Member Tickets £80.00

Non-member Tickets £150.00

Become a member

Please print and display the posters below to raise awareness of the awards and encourage people to nominate.

Orthotics nomination posterDownload
Prosthetics nomination posterDownload

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The Shortlist

Filed Under: HomePage News, News

5th June 2025 by BAPO Admin

SAVE THE DATE – BAPO Regional Conference Glasgow – 21/11/2025

Filed Under: HomePage News

20th March 2025 by BAPO Admin

Website Explainer Video

BAPO is thrilled to launch our new website explainer video. This video shows what exciting resources you can find on our website and what members can use when they sign in.

Filed Under: HomePage News, News

6th March 2025 by BAPO Admin

Explore a career in prosthetics and orthotics

Are you wondering what career steps to take? Have you ever considered a career in prosthetics and orthotics? There are a world of possibilities embarking in a career in prosthetics and orthotics and opportunities to work with a wide range of people. If you have practical and problem solving skills, a career in P&O could be for you. Watch our newly developed animation. This resource is for schools, colleges and career events.

Filed Under: HomePage News, News

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The British Association of Prosthetics and Orthotics (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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British Association of Prosthetics and Orthotics (BAPO)
Clyde Offices
2nd Floor
48 West George Street
Glasgow
G2 1BP

Tel: 0141 561 7217
Email: enquiries@bapo.com

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Mon – Thurs: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Fri: 9:00am – 12 midday

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