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- 10 Year Workforce Plan – call for evidence documentDear 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… Read more: 10 Year Workforce Plan – call for evidence document
- Global collaboration for global challenges 🌍
- Job advert – AM Healthcare – Senior Orthotist – BristolClick here to view Job Advert
- 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… Read more: Seeking input from a female prosthetist to be involved with a research study design
- Disseminating an ISPO Webinar: Explore the Biomechanical Impact of Lower Limb OrthoticsDiscover 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… Read more: Disseminating an ISPO Webinar: Explore the Biomechanical Impact of Lower Limb Orthotics
- Generative AI in prosthetics and orthotics – Survey call outOur 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… Read more: Generative AI in prosthetics and orthotics – Survey call out
- The NHS Management and Leadership Framework: What AHPs Need to Know webinar taking place on Wednesday 26th November 2025 3-4pmPlease 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: The Aims of the Session are: Who Should Attend: This session is ideal for: This webinar will be… Read more: The NHS Management and Leadership Framework: What AHPs Need to Know webinar taking place on Wednesday 26th November 2025 3-4pm
- Job Advert – Prestige Health – Orthotists – London and Southeast
- Effective Outcomes Recording in Prosthetics and Orthotics
- Centre for Advancing Practice Conference 2025Dear 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 NHSWe’re moving into a dedicated conference week focused on collaboration, innovation, and shaping better outcomes for the future. We will have sessions throughout… Read more: Centre for Advancing Practice Conference 2025
- 10 Year Workforce Plan call for evidence – Prosthetic and Orthotic input required NHS partners and stakeholders are asked to contribute to a call for evidence open for six weeks until 7 November 2025, to support the development of the 10 Year Workforce Plan. The is to create a plan that empowers staff, delivers world-class care, and secures the future of the NHS. Examples of best practice and innovation across the P&O… Read more: 10 Year Workforce Plan call for evidence – Prosthetic and Orthotic input required
- Confident Conversation in Research. Workshop for AHPs 11th November 10am-3.30pmThe AHP dementia forum has a key priority of research in our workplan. A key outcome of this priority area was to deliver a workshop in partnership with Dr Emma Law and Jacqui Kerr on Confident Conversations for allied health professionals. You can see on the attached flyer some information on the what Confident Conversations is about. My email is… Read more: Confident Conversation in Research. Workshop for AHPs 11th November 10am-3.30pm
- AHP Dementia Webinar 5th November 2025 – Connecting You To Support; Transformational Leadership In ActionWarm invitation to join the National AHP Dementia Webinar series – sharing practice, connecting people, connecting support. The webinar will be held on MSTeams “Connecting You To Support; Transformational Leadership In Action”- AHP Dementia Webinar on 5th November 2025, 3:30 -4:30pm Join us to hear the impact of three Connecting People Connecting Support (CPCS) AHP leadership roles and learn how they have supported local communities, the AHP… Read more: AHP Dementia Webinar 5th November 2025 – Connecting You To Support; Transformational Leadership In Action
- Glasgow Pectus Study Day
- Calling all students and apprentices – How did you first discover prosthetics an orthotics as a career choice?🎓 Calling all P&O students and apprentices! 👋 BAPO is eager to learn how learners first discover Prosthetics & Orthotics (P&O) as a career choice and what motivates you to pursue this rewarding and life-changing profession. 💡 We want to hear your story! 💬👉 Take a few minutes to complete our short survey and tell us why you chose your P&O course.… Read more: Calling all students and apprentices – How did you first discover prosthetics an orthotics as a career choice?
- Calling all members! AHP Workforce Consultation SurveyAn important consultation is taking place, and this is your opportunity to ensure that what matters to you is prioritised for research. The AHP Workforce Research Partnership (AHP WRaP) is consulting with those working in frontline services delivered by Allied Health Professions, or in AHP management, leadership, academic, or policy roles to find out what questions about the AHP workforce… Read more: Calling all members! AHP Workforce Consultation Survey
- We want to hear from you on how achievable the digital shift is for prosthetics and orthotics servicesDear Colleague, The NHS 10-Year Plan puts technology and data at the centre of future care. We’d like your views on how achievable this digital shift feels for prosthetics and orthotics services. This short survey (5 mins) will capture NHS staff perspectives and shape content for next year’s Digital Health Rewired conference. Responses are confidential, and you’ll receive a summary… Read more: We want to hear from you on how achievable the digital shift is for prosthetics and orthotics services
- Gait Evaluation in UK Prosthetics & Orthotics SurveyWe would like to invite you to take part in a short anonymous online survey exploring how registered prosthetists and orthotists working in UK clinical practice use gait assessment/evaluation. It is part of an important research project designed to build a clearer picture of current practice, challenges, and opportunities in gait assessment across the profession. We are particularly interested… Read more: Gait Evaluation in UK Prosthetics & Orthotics Survey
- Programme Grants for Applied Research – NOW OPENThe PGfAR funding opportunity opens for applications on 7th October 2025. This is a ring-fenced call for programmes of applied health research designed to respond to NIHR PGfAR brief – ‘Research inspired by under-represented disciplines and specialisms to drive transformational changes for patients and the public’. Opening date: 7 October 2025 at 1:00 pm Closing date: 2 December 2025 at 1:00… Read more: Programme Grants for Applied Research – NOW OPEN
- Tech and Trends Webinar – Safety and effectiveness of bone anchoring device BADAL X for lower limb amputees; a five years follow up study
