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1st October 2025 by BAPO Admin

A day in the life of a prosthetist/orthotist competition

🎬 Competition Alert!

All prosthetists and orthotists based in the UK are invited to take part! Show us what life is really like as a prosthetist or orthotist.

Capture your experiences, challenges, and what makes your journey inspiring.

What to Do

🎥 Create a short video (1–3 minutes) that highlights your life as a prosthetist/orthotist 

It could be:

  • A typical day on your in your role
  • Team Projects
  • Anything that makes your experience unique

Be creative! Vlogs, montages, animations — all welcome. Just remember to keep patient privacy in mind.

Who Can Enter

Prosthetists and orthotists working in the UK. 

Prize

🏆 Win a £200 voucher of your choice!

How to Enter

  1. Upload and tag us in your video on Instagram – @_bapo2_ or LinkedIn – BAPO British Association of Prosthetics and Orthotics
  2. Please include where you work.
  3. Get consent from anyone who appears in your video.
  4. Be sure to use the tag: #BAPOADAYINTHELIFEOFPO
  5. Open to all UK prosthetists and orthotists

💡 Tip: Adding captions makes your video more accessible!

Important Dates

  • Deadline: Sunday, 14th December 2025 (11:59)
  • Winner announced: Week of Monday 15th December 2025

Judging Criteria

  • Storytelling: Is it clear and engaging?
  • Creativity: How original and fun is it?
  • Impact: Will it inspire others?

Quick Info

  • Length: 1–3 minutes
  • Subtitles: Recommended

Questions?

📧 Email us at: enquiries@bapowp.axia.support

Good luck!

We can’t wait to see your story. Be bold, be creative, and inspire the next generation of prosthetists and orthotists

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