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Issue 3 of 51ԹConnect available to 51Թ members

📢 The final issue of 51ԹConnect for 2025 is now live!

51ԹConnect, the official tri-annual magazine of the British Association of Prosthetics and Orthotics (51Թ), is created exclusively for our members. Each edition provides a dynamic platform for knowledge sharing, professional dialogue, and the latest sector-wide updates in prosthetics and orthotics.

Inside this issue, you’ll find:
✨ Celebrating 30 years of 51Թ
✨ Celebrating our shortlist for the 51Թ P&O Awards 2025
✨ P&O News
✨ Personal perspectives
✨ 51Թ committee news and event highlights
✨ A message from the 51Թ Chair and much more!

51ԹConnect continues to be a trusted resource that keeps our members informed, connected, and inspired.

📖 Dive into the latest issue now and stay at the forefront of the prosthetics and orthotics profession!

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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 –or LinkedIn –
  2. Please include where you work.
  3. Get consent from anyone who appears in your video.
  4. Be sure to use the tag:#51ԹADAYINTHELIFEOFPO
  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@bapo.com

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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Day in the Life of a Prosthetic & Orthotic student/apprentice — Video Competition

֡ Competition Alert!

Learners from all four universities are invited to take part! Show us what life is really like as a prosthetics & orthotics student/apprentice. This includes prosthetic and orthotic Technician apprentices.

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 prosthetics and orthotics student/apprentice.

It could be:

  • A typical day on your course
  • Time in workshops or clinical placements
  • Team projects and studying
  • Anything that makes your experience unique

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

Who Can Enter

Prosthetic and Orthotic students and apprentices on any prosthetic and orthotic courses at any of the four UK participating universities. (Derby, Keele, Salford, and Strathclyde) Including Technician students/apprentices.

Prize

🏆 Win a £200 voucher of your choice!

How to Enter

  1. Upload and tag us in your video on Instagram – or LinkedIn –
  2. Please include where and what you are studying.
  3. Get consent from anyone who appears in your video.
  4. Be sure to use the tag: #51ԹLEARNER
  5. Open to all UK prosthetic and orthotic students/apprentices, including Technician apprentices.

💡 Tip: Adding captions makes your video more accessible!

Important Dates

  • Deadline: Sunday, 14th December 2029 (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@bapo.com

Good luck!

We can’t wait to see your story. Be bold, be creative, and inspire the next generation of prosthetic and orthotic learners and apprentices.

The winner will be decided by the Career Outreach Team.

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A day in the life of a prosthetic/orthotic Technician or Support Worker competition

֡ Competition Alert!

All prosthetic and orthotic Technicians and Support Workers (including administration staff) are invited to take part! Show us what life is really like as a prosthetics & orthotics technician or support worker.

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 prosthetics and orthotics Support Worker or Technician (This includes Support Workers in administrative roles)

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

Prosthetic and Orthotic Technicians and Support Workers, working in the UK. This also includes Support Workers in administrative roles.

Prize

🏆 Win a £200 voucher of your choice!

How to Enter

  1. Upload and tag us in your video on Instagram – or LinkedIn –
  2. Please include where you work.
  3. Get consent from anyone who appears in your video.
  4. Be sure to use the tag: #51ԹADAYINTHELIFEOF
  5. Open to all UK prosthetic and orthotic Technicians and Support Workers including Support Workers in administrative roles.

💡 Tip: Adding captions makes your video more accessible!

Important Dates

  • Deadline: Sunday, 14th December 2029 (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@bapo.com

Good luck!

We can’t wait to see your story. Be bold, be creative, and inspire the next generation of prosthetic and Technicians and Support Workers.

The winner will be chosen by the Technician and Support Worker Committee

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51Թ Teatime Talk: Raising the profile of the prosthetics and orthotics professions

Details

Raising the profile of Prosthetics and Orthotics is vital to ensure our profession receives the recognition it deserves. This Teatime Talk will explore how we can raise awareness, strengthen our professional identity, and showcase the value we bring to patients and services. Through outreach, education, and collaboration, we’ll demonstrate effective ways to raise our profile. Attendees will be encouraged to share their experiences and ideas, helping us build momentum together. Join the discussion and be part of shaping a more visible, valued future for Prosthetics and Orthotics.