The British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists

Archives for October 2025

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10 Year Workforce Plan – call for evidence document

Dear members,

The NHS (England) has an open consultation asking for evidence to support how professions are meeting or can meet the key shifts in the new ten-year plan. The key shifts are: 

  • hospital to community 
  • analogue to digital 
  • sickness to prevention 

It is vital P&O submit case studies, data, stories etc – please submit something on behalf of your organisation or as a service user. Please share far and wide to ensure P&O is represented. We are well positioned for keeping people out of hospital and delivering care closer to home. We are an innovative and technological equipped profession and key to preventing ill health.  

Please see the link below with all the details and how to submit: 

https://www.gov.uk/government/calls-for-evidence/10-year-workforce-plan/10-year-workforce-plan-call-for-evidence-document

Respond to the Survey here: 10 Year Workforce Plan: call for evidence – Department of Health and Social Care

(The survey will close at 11.59pm on 7 November 2025)

Thank you in advance 

BAPO Team

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Seeking input from a female prosthetist to be involved with a research study design 

We are in search of a prosthetist who identifies as a woman and would like to join a codesign in the next month focused on creating design insights for prosthetics that better support women experiencing pregnancy, postpartum, and parenthood. The codesign would span an hour to an hour and a half in total followed by a short discussion with the researcher. You would be joining a group of women with lived experience of being pregnant and experiencing motherhood as a lower limb amputee and prosthetic user, a biomedical engineer who focuses on women’s prosthetic research, and the researcher conducting this study with the University College of London. Please email  renae.collister.24@ucl.ac.uk if interested

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Disseminating an ISPO Webinar: Explore the Biomechanical Impact of Lower Limb Orthotics

Discover how a multidisciplinary approach shapes the design and composition of lower limb orthotics in adults with neurological disorders.

Join us on 30 October 2025 at 13:00 CET for an engaging ISPO CPD Committee webinar. Our moderator Bryan Malas will be joined by expert speakers Soji Tanaka and Volker Schmidt, who will share their clinical insights and practical expertise.

Date & Time: 30 October 2025 | 13:00 CET
Format: Online Webinar
Cost: Free for ISPO members | EUR 15 for non-members

Reserve your spot today and enhance your knowledge in orthotics design and patient care

Click here to register for the October 30th webinar!

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Generative AI in prosthetics and orthotics – Survey call out

Our digital lead, Christabelle Asoluka, is currently leading a survey across the BAPO membership exploring the opportunities and ethical challenges of using generative artificial intelligence (AI) in Prosthetics and Orthotics (P&O).

If you’re a BAPO member, we would like to invite you to take part in the survey and share your views. 

Your input will help:

🔍Identify which ethical issues matter most to P&O professionals.

🏗️Build the first evidence base on AI adoption within our field.

⬆️Shape future guidance, education, and policy for the safe and effective use of genAI in P&O practice.

Alongside this, Christabelle has also initiated the BAPO Digital Working Group, which already has a growing number of volunteers keen to contribute. If you’re interested in being part of this work or contributing to our digital initiatives, please reach out. Together, we can position our profession to lead confidently in an evolving digital landscape.

Complete survey here

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The NHS Management and Leadership Framework: What AHPs Need to Know webinar taking place on Wednesday 26th November 2025 3-4pm

Please join us for an exclusive opportunity to hear directly from the architects behind the NHS Management and Leadership Framework. This session will offer a clear overview of the framework’s purpose, structure, and practical delivery – tailored for Allied Health Professionals. key developments in the NHS The aim is to: 

  • Share Key Findings: Present the outcomes of milestones reached, stakeholder engagement, and upcoming priorities shedding light on workforce dynamics and service delivery in these settings. 
  • A Q & A panel discussion to support areas of opportunity and demystify future challenges to implementation. Enable Next Steps & Collaboration:  Discuss future directions and invite ongoing partnership, inclusive design, sustainable, and sector-wide applicability. The framework continues to evolve in response to national leadership reviews and regulatory changes. 

The Aims of the Session are: 

  • To share Progress on Standards and Competencies 
  • To update Curriculum Development -review workshops and stakeholders’ engagement across all levels. 
  • To share next steps and onwards collaboration   

Who Should Attend: 

This session is ideal for: 

  • All AHP Leaders – Exploring innovative strategies for workforce development 
  • AHP System & Provider Leads – Seeking sustainable workforce solutions 
  • AHP Educators – Focused on advancing training programs and educational initiatives for AHPs. 
  • Policy Makers & Senior Health Leaders – Tracking AHP-led innovation 
  • Students & Learners – Looking to explore exciting pathways into AHP careers 

This webinar will be held as a townhall so no need to register please use this link to join on the day 

https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MDgwYzUxY2ItNDM1Yi00NzYyLWIxNGYtMzQ1ZTc4ZDA3YzQ0%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2237c354b2-85b0-47f5-b222-07b48d774ee3%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%228cdfdadb-8b8a-480d-91df-1a6c60989449%22%7d

Please arrive 5 minutes prior to the event starting Slides and evaluation will be shared post the webinar. 

The webinar will be recorded and shared at a later date.  

By registering for this event, you agree to be contacted using the details provided for the purpose of sharing information related to this webinar series, including session updates and relevant resources. If you prefer not to receive further communications, you can opt out at any time by contacting our team england.ahpnatprog1@nhs.net 

Kind regards

AHP National Team

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Centre for Advancing Practice Conference 2025

Dear colleague, 


We’re thrilled to invite you to the Centre for Advancing Practice’s Annual Conference this November – our biggest and most exciting event of the year!


This year’s theme is:


#10Years3Shifts1Mission: Advancing Practice for the Future NHS
We’re moving into a dedicated conference week focused on collaboration, innovation, and shaping better outcomes for the future. We will have sessions throughout the week to ensure everyone has the opportunity to engage and participate. It’s a chance to come together, share insights, challenge thinking, and co-create solutions that make a real difference.


What’s Happening:


Date: 10–14 November 2025
Location: Online/Virtual


Hashtags: #AdvancingPractice2025 #10Years3Shifts1Mission


Across five days, you’ll enjoy:


• Inspiring Keynotes
• Interactive Panels
• Engagement Areas
• On-Demand Access after the event
 

Why You Should Join Us:


• Explore the 10-Year Health Plan and discover how advanced practitioners will play a pivotal role in delivering the government’s three key shifts.
• Gain insights from leading experts and seasoned practitioners, and uncover practical tools and strategies to address today’s challenges in advancing practice.
• Hear from a dynamic and diverse range of speakers from across England and beyond.
• Explore emerging trends, essential skills, and proven best practices through engaging formats designed to inspire fresh thinking and innovation in advancing practice.


Registration is open now!


We can’t wait to welcome you to this year’s conference. Let’s shape the future of Advancing Practice together!
 

Warm wishes,


The Centre for Advancing Practice Team

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