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- Job Advert – Orthotist – Steeper – Leeds Teaching Hospitals
- Job Advert – Orthotist – Opcare – London and surrounding areas
- Job Advert – Opcare – Orthotist – Great Ormond Street (OCS)Click here to view job advert
- Job Advert – Clinical Orthotist – Peke WaihangaClick here to view job advert
- To tune or not to tune – is that the question?
Details In two influential studies, a number of UK orthotists have stated they do not ‘tune’ their AFO prescriptions. The definition of tuning is to ‘adjust for optimum performance’, so this finding is puzzling and suggests UK prescriptions may not be optimised. Do these findings reflect the current status of the situation in the UK? What is the evidence for… Read more: To tune or not to tune – is that the question? - Revolutionise Your Health with LimbPower’s Amputee BMI Calculator!Say goodbye to one-size-fits-all health measurements! LimbPower has created a game-changing Amputee BMI Calculator designed specifically for amputees and individuals with limb differences. This innovative tool factors in limb absence to deliver accurate, personalised BMI results, ensuring a more relevant and meaningful health assessment. Using it is easy. Simply enter your height, weight, and level of limb loss (left leg, right leg, left arm, or right arm). The… Read more: Revolutionise Your Health with LimbPower’s Amputee BMI Calculator!
- Limb Power – Understanding Phantom Limb Pain: What It Is and How to Cope
- Job Advert – Clinical Link Tutor in Enhanced Practice (Prosthetics and Orthotics)0.4 FTE 1 year secondment opportunity! Opportunity overview We are looking for current NHS clinical colleagues to join our Enhanced Practice (EP) team in the Directorate of Allied and Public Health at the University of Salford. We have 4 positions with one post in each of the following professions: Podiatry, Diagnostic Radiography, Physiotherapist, Prosthetics and Orthotics. This role will focus… Read more: Job Advert – Clinical Link Tutor in Enhanced Practice (Prosthetics and Orthotics)
- Job Advert – Proactive – Orthotist – CambridgeClick here to view job advert
- Job Advert – Proactive – Clinic Manager – ManchesterClick here to view job advert
- BAPO Teatime Talk – Protecting Diabetic Feet: The latest research
- Job Advert – Livewell Southwest – Prosthetic Clinical Lead/Prosthetist, PlymouthClick here to view job advert
- Information Distribution Services 2025The British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists (BAPO) provide a job advertisement distribution service via the BAPO Secretariat. This is open to organisations wishing to directly target members (Prosthetists and Orthotists) or Associates (Technicians, Assistants and Students). Job advertisements are circulated to the appropriate section(s) byemail only. Please see the below booking form and guidelines for further information. BAPO E-Shot… Read more: Information Distribution Services 2025
- Advancing Healthcare 2025 – Shortlist
BAPO is pleased to share the shortlist of the Advancing Healthcare Awards 2025. Dr Nicky Eddison, BAPO Chair has shared thoughts on the nominees. The Shortlist - Job Advert – Clinical Lead Prosthetics NHS Greater Glasgow and ClydeClick here to view job advert
- Sidas UK – Podiatech Lab E-shot 2025Click here to view e-shot
- BAPO’s Response to the Government’s Plans to Abolish NHS EnglandThe British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists (BAPO) acknowledges the government’s recent announcement regarding the abolition of NHS England. While we recognise the need for strategic reform within the healthcare system, it is essential that this transition does not overshadow the importance of supporting smaller yet vital allied health professions, including the prosthetic and orthotic workforce. Ensuring the continued expansion… Read more: BAPO’s Response to the Government’s Plans to Abolish NHS England
- Job Advert – Buchanan Orthotics – Orthotist – NHS BordersClick here to view job advert
- BSR (British Society for Rheumatology) launches its first foot health guidelineThe new national clinical guideline in foot health has now been published. Full guideline: https://academic.oup.com/rheumatology/article-lookup/doi/10.1093/rheumatology/keaf071 Exec summary: https://academic.oup.com/rheumatology/advance-article/doi/10.1093/rheumatology/keaf072/8083042 The BSR have shared some resources around the guideline below: There is a news article on our the BSR website. A new podcast episode has gone live in Talking Rheumatology, available here. A video version is also available on THE BSR YouTube channel. They… Read more: BSR (British Society for Rheumatology) launches its first foot health guideline
- Ottobock E-shotClick here to view e-shot