BAPO Teatime Talks
Engaging Conversations to Enrich Professional Practice
Welcome to BAPO Teatime Talks—a dynamic and informative virtual series designed to support the ongoing professional development of prosthetists, orthotists, technicians, support workers, learners, and both BAPO members and non-members. These one-hour interactive sessions are held on alternate Mondays at 6:00 PM via Microsoft Teams, offering a convenient and accessible opportunity to stay up to date with the latest developments in clinical practice.
Each session is carefully curated to bring relevant, real-world topics to the forefront, ensuring participants gain valuable insights into emerging trends, evolving methodologies, and best practices within the field of prosthetics and orthotics.
Please note: Teatime Talks do not run on Bank Holidays or during the summer holiday period.
Why Attend Teatime Talks?
- Current and Relevant Topics
Our sessions focus on cutting-edge themes that reflect the latest advancements and discussions in prosthetic and orthotic care. From clinical innovation to patient-centred approaches, each talk is tailored to support evidence-informed practice. - Expert-Led Presentations
BAPO is proud to feature leading voices from the profession, including experienced clinicians, researchers, educators, and industry experts. Attendees benefit from up-to-date, reliable knowledge delivered by recognised authorities in the field. - Interactive and Engaging Format
These sessions are designed to be interactive, allowing participants to ask questions, share experiences, and engage in meaningful discussions. This collaborative approach enhances learning and encourages the exchange of ideas among peers. - On-Demand Access for Members
If you’re unable to attend a live session, recorded versions of past Teatime Talks are available exclusively to BAPO members via the Members Area of our website. This means you can catch up on content at your own convenience and revisit key discussions as needed.
Register and Join the Conversation
We invite you to register for our upcoming Teatime Talks and be part of a growing community committed to lifelong learning and professional excellence. Details of forthcoming sessions are regularly updated on the BAPO website.
Organising Team
For more information, please contact:
Christabelle Asoluka – christabelle.asoluka@bapo.com
BAPO Secretariat – enquiries@bapo.com
How to Access Recorded Sessions: As a BAPO member, you gain exclusive access to the recorded sessions through our Members Area. Please see the list below under Past Education Resources or use this link to sign in and access the library of past talks:
https://my.bapo.com/public/report.aspx?memberqueryid=685E3D60-1639-4D77-9F66-F931F5C80B39&nodeid=B8491F55-7765-412B-B9D4-A29656132500
Organizing Team – name and contact email address:
Christabelle Asoluka    Christabelle.asoluka@bapo.com
BAPO secretariat       enquiries@bapo.com
Click here for the past education resources
- Monday 30 March 2026 – Teatime Talk – Cosmesis Counts: The Case for Aesthetic Design in Prosthetic Practice, Presented by Professor Nerrolyn Ramstrand
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Monday 2 March 2026 – TeatimeTalk -Criteria for Success in New Patients with MPKs – A Service Evaluation, Presented by Megan Painter
- Monday 2 February 2026 – Teatime Talk – Orthotic treatment of Pectus Carinatum and Pectus Excavatum, Presented by Fiona Roy & Kate Chauhan
- Monday 19 January 2026 – Teatime Talk – Practice makes progress: Progressing Practice-based learning as the future of our profession, Presented by Clare Carson
- Monday 5 January 2026 – Teatime Talk – Unified approach to Footdrop, Presented by Jon Graham
- Monday 8 December 2025 – Teatime Talk – Communication between P&O clinicians and technicians, Presented by Anushika Dayananda
- Wednesday 3 December 2025 – Webinar – BAPO MEMBERSHIP: The Value of Belonging and how to make the most of itÂ
- Monday 24 November 2025 – Teatime Talk – The Power of Peer Support, Presented by Deborah Bent
- Monday 10 November 2025 – Teatime Talk – Raising the profile of prosthetics and orthotics professions, Presented by Lauryn Campbell
- Monday 27 October 2025 – Teatime Talk – Making sense of Perthes’ Disease, Presented by Adam Galloway
- Monday 13 October 2025 – Teatime Talk – AHP Day: The Tree Shifts, Presented by Carol Martin
- Monday 29 September 2025 – Teatime Talk – The Psychological Impact of Stroke, Presented by Vidya Rajbhoj
- Monday 15 September 2025 – Teatime Talk – Introduction to the Glass Tracing Alignment Method, Presented by Matthew Habecker
- Wednesday 3 September 2025 – Webinar – P&O Day UK Creating Awareness for Prosthetics & Orthotics through Research and Education
- Monday 1 September 2025 – Teatime Talk – Empowering the Technician Workforce, Presented by Bex Wilkinson
- Wednesday 6 August 2025 – Webinar – Enhanced Clinical Practice for P&O – All your questions answered!
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Monday 28 July 2025 – Teatime Talk – To tune or not to tune, Presented by Elaine Owen
- Monday 14 July 2025 – Teatime Talk – Lower Limb Function, Gait Analysis & Orthotic Utilisation, Presented by Florence Goodwin & Tony Andrejevas
- Monday 30 June 2025 – Teatime Talk – The Prosthetics and Orthotics Profession in New Zealand, Presented by Jaska Stewart
- Monday 2 June 2025 – Teatime Talk – Advances in clinical trials involving prosthetics therapies, Presented by Prof Natalie VanicekÂ
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Monday 19 May 2025 – Teatime Talk – Multidisciplinary Care in Rheumatology: The Role of the Podiatrist and Opportunities for Orthotist Integration, Presented by Hayley Edginton
- Monday 7 April 2025 – Teatime Talk – Protecting Diabetic Feet, Presented by Aoife Healy
- Monday 24 March 2025 – Teatime Talk – The IRPAG liner algorithm, Presented by Dom Hannett
- Monday 3 March 2025 – Webinar- Exploring Apprenticeships in Prosthetics & Orthotics, Presented by Dr Beverley Durrant –
- Monday 24 February 2025 – Teatime Talk – Microprocessor knee ankle foot orthosis technology
- Monday 17 February 2025 – Webinar- Prosthetic and Orthotic clinical educators resource launch event, Presented by Dr Beverley Durrant –
- Monday 10 February 2025 – Teatime Talk – Understanding Pain, Presented by: Jagjit Mankelow
- Monday 3 February 2025 – Webinar- Unlocking the potential of patient-facing support workers and technicians in P&O, Presented by Dr Stephanie Tempest –
- Monday 27 January 2025 – Teatime Talk – Plastics, What’s the Difference? Presented by: J Blake Jackson
- Wednesday 22 January 2025 – Webinar- Supporting career growth to sustain the profession, Presented by Dr Jo Watson –
- Monday 13 January 2025 – Teatime Talk – Defining Children’s Therapeutic Footwear an analysis of their design and purpose, Presented by: Dr Matthew Hill
- Monday 9 December 2024 – Teatime Talk – Creating an Impactful CV, Presented by Marion Billingham –
- Monday 18 November 2024 – Teatime Talk – Clinical philosophies and their role in creating novel prosthetic devices, Presented by: Matthew J. HabeckerÂ
- Monday 21 October 2024 – Teatime Talk – APOS for knee osteoarthritis – offering patients’ an alternative, Presented by: Chris Miles & Conor McDaid
- Monday 15Â July 2024 – Embracing the Research Pillar of Practice with the NHS England Multi-professional Practice-based Research Capabilities Framework – hosted by Dr Jo Watson Consultant and director –
- Monday 1 July 2024 – Teatime Talk – Rebranding from Legs4Africa to STAND: A Journey Towards Sustainable Prosthetics, Presented by: Tom Williams, the founder of Stand (formerly Legs for Africa)
- Monday 17 June 2024 – Teatime Talk – How do we make UK Orthotics more sustainable? Presented by: Clive Mitchell, Founder – Brace Orthopaedic, full session , snippet of TTT via
- Monday 3 June 2024 – Teatime Talk – What you need to know about Turbomed, Presented by: David Bownes, Product Integration Manager & Archie Veale, Orthotist of Blatchford
- Monday 20 May 2024 – Teatime Talk – JAS Brace Pathway for TKR & UKR Patients, Presented by: Mr Matt Dennies, Specialist Orthopaedic Physiotherapist, Mersey and West Lancashire Hospital
- Monday 22 April 2024 – Teatime Talk – The Clinical Value of Biomechanical Data: Practical Applications of Plantar Pressure and Gait Assessment presented by: Professor Nachiappan Chockalingam, Staffordshire University
- Monday 8 April 2024 – Teatime Talk – Exploring digital workflow for Orthotic manufacturing,
presented by: Ruban Neminathan, CAD CAM Trainer, RODIN4D - Monday 11 March 2024 – Teatime Talk – Autism and toe walking – adopting a child and family-centred approach
- Monday 26 February 2024 – Teatime Talk – Better Support for People with Hypermobility, presented by: Ms Lisa Bone, CEO, Hypermobility Syndromes Association (HMSA), Ms Hannah Ensor, Senior Volunteer (and Former Chair) Hypermobility Syndromes Association (HMSA)
- Monday 29 January 2024 – Teatime Talk – The future of data collection in prosthetic rehabilitation. Hosted by: Chantel OstlerÂ
- Monday 15 January 2024 – Teatime Talk – Research Funding – First Steps to Post-Doctorate
- Monday 13 November 2023 – Teatime Talk – Model for the Management of Partial Foot Amputations
- Monday 9 October 2023 – Teatime Talk – EDI, allyship and subconscious bias presentation.  Hosted by Gemma Cassidy, Bhavna Mehta and Florence Goodwin
- Wednesday 13 September 2023 – Preceptorship Launch Webinar for Prosthetists and Orthotists –Â
- Monday 4 September 2023 – Teatime Talk – BAPO CAT (Critically Appraised Topic) Club Launch hosted by Florence Goodwin and Miriam Golding-Day
- Monday 21 August 2023 – Teatime Talk – Virtual Reality for Distraction Therapy during pediatric casting hosted by Jack Cato, Implementation Lead, UK, SyncVR MedicalÂ
- Monday 24 July 2023 Teatime Talk – Footwear – straight to supply – hosted by Jose Perez of TalarMade ()
- Monday 17 July 2023 – From 1984 to Today: Ian’s Journey as an Orthotic Technician!Ìý–
- Monday 10 July 2023 Teatime Talk – Update on treatments and outcomes of CTEV – hosted by Sharon Solan, Paediatric Physiotherapist, Great North Children’s Hospital ()
- Monday 26 June 2023 Teatime Talk – Dynamic Ligament Bracing and Össur Academy Online – hosted by Peter Gill – Bracing Sales Manager UK North & Giles Leeming – Clinical Specialist Orthotist of Ossur ()
- Monday 22 May 2023 Teatime Talk – Silicone technology for SAFO – hosted by Alan Hews, Senior Orthotist and Ben Cunningham, Head of Silicone manufacturing at Dorset Orthopaedic – ()
- Monday 15 May 2023 – Introductory session: An awareness session for Dementia/Brain Health and launch a questionnaire to members – hosted by Susie Fraser – NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde –
- Monday 3 April 2023 Teatime Talk – Planned changes in prosthetic service provision in the UK following the review of prosthetic services – hosted by Colonel Alan Mistlin CBE ()
- Monday 27 March 2023 – Orthotist job satisfaction and attrition – why we leave our jobs – hosted by Katie Prosser
- Monday 20 March 2023 – How to find information to stay up-to-date –
- Monday 5 September 2022 – BAPO Leadership Programme – Developing a Leadership Platform for AHP’s
- Monday 11 July 2022 – Teatime Talk – BAPO Leadership Programme (Inspiring our Future Leaders) ()
- Monday 28 March 2022 – Teatime Talk – The role of P&O’s in improving patients health – hosted by Carolyn Royse ()
- Monday 7 February 2022 – Teatime Talk – Orthotics with the world of muscle dystrophy with Gary Carden ()
- Monday 20 September 2021 – Teatime Talk – Using Outcome measures in clinical practice ()
- Monday 13 September 2021 – Teatime Talk – Material selection for KAFO ()
- Monday 6 September 2021 – Teatime Talk – Critical AppraisalÌý()
- Monday 9 August 2021 – Teatime Talk – KAFO knee joint systemsÌý()
- Monday 19 July 2021 – Teatime Talk – Lever arms and trimlines in KAFOÌý()
- Monday 14 June 2021 – Teatime Talk – Ground reaction force manipulation in KAFOs ()
- Monday 24 May 2021 – Teatime Talk – An interview with Laura Barr ()
- Monday 17 May 2021 – Teatime Talk – Stress & The Solution ()
- Monday 10 May 2021 – Teatime Talk – HCPC Audit for P&Os ()