The British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists

Staff

BAPO employs seven staff members who assist with the running of the organisation. Our current staff include:

Aoife Healy

Education and Practice Development Officer

Aoife is an academic with over 15 years of experience. She recently joined Ulster University as a Lecturer in Sport & Exercise Biomechanics. Prior to this, Aoife was an Associate Professor of Human Movement Biomechanics at Staffordshire University. Through her roles she has experience in developing and delivering research-led face-to-face and distance education programmes, workshops and conferences. She has research interests in clinical biomechanics, with a focus on diabetic footwear, assistive technology, and gait analysis and acts as a Mentor within the British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists Mentoring Programme. Aoife’s goal in her role is to expand the education offering from BAPO for all its members.

    Christabelle Asoluka

    Assistant Education and Practice Development Officer | Executive Secretary

    Christabelle obtained her prosthetic and orthotic training in Nigeria and currently holds a Master’s degree in orthopaedic and rehabilitation technology from the University of Dundee.

    She has a strong interest in advocacy for rehabilitation policy and its services. 

      Tab Heeley

      BAPO Clinical Standards Officer

      Tabby graduated from the University of Salford in 2017, and began her career working as a prosthetist across the West Midlands and North Wales. Since March 2024, Tabby has taken up the role of Clinical Skills Tutor at the University of Salford, and has also taken on the Clinical Standards Officer role within BAPO. She continues to enjoy practising prosthetics one day a week, at the Wrexham Artificial Limb and Appliance Centre

      Tabby is openly autistic, and has a special interest in neurodiversity; through her work with the University and with BAPO, she hopes to challenge perceptions of autistic people both within our profession, and in the wider world. 

        Kate Pugh

        Project Support Officer

        Kate has worked within a P&O setting for over 20 years, starting her career as an Orthotic Clerk. Kate started working at BAPO in 2022.

        Kate previously led a sustainability project, which won the CAHPO Greener AHP Award in 2022.

          Sharon Parker

          Events & Membership Administrator/ OETT Administrator

            Mim Langschova

            Events & Membership Administrator