BAPO Bulletin: January 2016

HCPC launch revised standards of conduct, performance and ethics

A copy will be posted out to all registrants and you can download a copy by clicking below:

http://www.hcpc-uk.org/publications/standards/index.asp?id=38

Changes to funding for nursing and AHP undergraduate courses announced in spending review

Have you seen this discussion thread? The bursary and tuition fees which were available for some AHP courses including prosthetics and orthotics are planned to be discontinued in 2017

Want more info? - click below

http://www.councilofdeans.org.uk/2015/11/the-2015-spending-review-changes-to-nursing-midwifery-and-ahp-education-background-information-for-students/

Spinal survey

A working group has been looking at developing national spinal bracing guidance. They are interested in finding out what you would prescribe in certain situations.  Questionnaire number 3 ready now, link below:

Questionnaire No. 3

Professional Affairs Committee

The Committee would like to highlight the release of the following Quality Standard:

Multiple Sclerosis

Northwest Regional meeting

12^th February, Allerton room, Salford University 6-9pm

4 presentations will run during the evening covering prosthetic and orthotic subjects whilst offering the chance to catch up with colleagues and hear what BAPO’s been up to on your behalf. Open to the profession. See you there. Please contact enquiries@bapo.com to confirm your attendance

BAPO Membership Renewals

If you haven't done so already, please return your BAPO membership renewal paperwork in order that we may keep your details accurate and up-to-date.  If you have any questions surrounding membership renewal please contact the BAPO Secretariat at enquiries@bapo.com

BAPO 2016 Conference & Exhibition

Remember to book your place for the upcoming BAPO Conference & Exhibition at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry!  We would like to advise all attendees to book their accommodation quickly as rooms are going fast.

Technician of the Year Award – final call for nominations.

Calling all Prosthetists! Remember to submit your Free Paper presentation by 31 January to be in with a chance to win our £500 prize.

For more info visit www.bapo.com/conference or email conference@bapo.com

Education

Don't miss out on the first courses in our 2016 short course programme!

Differential diagnosis MSK courses:

15 & 16 April - Halo, Wellingborough

12 & 13 May - Reed Medical, Blackburn

Lower Limb X-ray Interpretation:

April - BAPO Secretariat, Paisley

Book your place now by downloading a booking form from the BAPO website or contacting enquiries@bapo.com for more info.