BAPO - Key Persons


Adrian Stenson

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Marketing Committee
I qualified as an Orthotist in 1986 and worked as a clinician in both the NHS and private sector for 20 years. I led Blatchford's UK Clinical Service business from 2003 to 2014 before becoming Group CEO in March 2015 before stepping down in 2019 to become Chair of the Clinical Advisory Board. My experience includes leading clinical teams, tendering, operations, financial management, sales and marketing. I was one of the founder members of BAPO, sitting on the EC and was the inaugural Treasurer. I am also a former Chairman of the British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA) Prosthetic and Orthotic sections and Chairman and Trustee of the Orthotic Education and Training Trust In addition to my clinical qualification, I hold a Diploma in Company Direction from the Institute of Directors.

Ashley Lewis

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Marketing Committee
I graduated from Salford University in 1999 with a degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics and immediately began my career in Orthotics as a graduate Orthotist for Camp Healthcare/TYCO. I moved down to live initially in Basingstoke, then Gosport where I stayed for 4 years and travelled all over the South Coast and London learning as I went with some incredible mentors. In 2004 I moved "back home" to Southport, Merseyside remaining with TYCO which was later bought by Trulife. Remaining within the company until 2019, I was lucky to climb the ladder finally becoming Orthotic Manager for over 24 Orthotists whilst managing contracts in the North of England and Scotland. I also specialised in Diabetes and loved my MDT clinics and continued my management role into Opcare and TayCare. At present I am Head of Clinical Business Development here at Peacocks Medical Group and I am loving every moment, including the innovative way the company thinks and the proactive decisions that are made on a daily basis to boost the P&O reputation within the UK. I joined the marketing committee for BAPO in 2020 as I feel that the influence from the organisation is now vital for the growth and presence of the industry.

Christabelle Asoluka

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Education Committee
  • Member of the Executive Committee
  • Orthotist
  • SECRETARY
  • EDUCATION & PRACTICE DEVELOPMENT OFFICER ASSISTANT
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.

Dawn Crofts

Dawn Crofts graduated from the University of Salford in 1999 with a degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics. She started her career as a Prosthetist in the West Midlands and developed her career to become the Prosthetic Manager at Wrexham Artificial Limb and Appliance Centre. Dawn worked in private practice for several years and had the opportunity to fit some of the most advanced prosthetic componentry available. She has an interest in writing expert witness reports and is currently studying for an MA in Medical Ethics and Law. Dawn is based in the West Midlands and works for Blatchford Ltd as the National Clinical Lead for Prosthetics.

Dominic Hannett

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Education Committee
  • Member of the Executive Committee
  • Clinical Director for Opcare
  • Prosthetist, Clinical Director for Opcare
Having qualified from the University of Salford in 2000, Dominic began his career in prosthetics. Dominic has worked clinically across a number of centres in the UK and Ireland progressing his skills and exposure to different practices. Dominic is a strong advocate for technology in Clinical Practice, for example the use of CAD/CAM, information systems in clinical practice and data capture tools. Dominic works as clinical director for Opcare, heading up the clinical team across the business covering prosthetics, orthotics and wheelchairs services. Dominic describes himself as an activist and likes to get involved directly in tasks and projects. He focuses on patient care and experience as he views the work we do as a vocation. Dominic is keen to develop the profession we work in and represent our professional standards in our day to day work.

Dr Nicky Eddison - Chairman

Job Titles:
  • Chairman
  • Member of the Research Committee
  • Vice Chair of the Executive Committee
Nicky has been working as an NHS orthotist since 2007, she is currently a Consultant orthotist and service manager at the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, she is also a AHP Research Lead and Associate Professor at the Centre for Biomechanics and Rehabilitation Technologies, Staffordshire University, with a keen interest in research. Nicky has published work in several internationally peer reviewed journals and completed her PhD in 2018.

Eileen Morrow

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Research Committee
Eileen is a senior research and audit lead orthotist at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. She has a clinical focus in neuromuscular conditions and gait analysis, working as an affiliated orthotist with the Oxford Gait Laboratory. She developed her research career as an NIHR/HEE Pre-Doctoral Fellow, completing an MSc in Health Research Methods at the University of Exeter. She will be starting a further NIHR/HEE Doctoral Clinical Fellowship in September 2023 to develop a core outcome set for children's elective lower limb orthopaedic surgery.

Florence Goodwin - Chairman

Job Titles:
  • ACTING CHAIR
  • Member of the Research Committee
Florence graduated from the University of Salford and started her career as an Orthotist for Taycare Medical. Here, she worked in Derbyshire where she linked closely with the diabetic foot team and built a foundation in diabetic foot care. Her next role was for Sherwood Forest Hospitals where she ran a neuro-paediatric clinic alongside her general outpatient and acute practice. Florence is passionate about empowering patients to independently manage their long-term health and mobility and minimise dependence on health services. This passion has recently led Florence to work towards an MSc in Physiotherapy, and she hopes to use her skills in both disciplines to achieve this.

Gemma Cassidy

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Executive Committee
  • Orthotist
I qualified in Prosthetics and Orthotics at the University of Salford in 2004. I have worked as an Orthotist for NHS trusts and private companies seeing patients in the public and private sectors. I have an interest in health psychology and how mental health can impact physical health and vice versa. I have contributed to mental health and wellbeing work for BAPO since 2020. I would like to be elected to the EC to allow the subjects of mental health and wellbeing and EDI to be visible, considered, and embedded into the culture. I would like to expand on the EDI focus group and create an action plan, create a mental health and wellbeing focus group, and consider an assessment tool to monitor the mental health and wellbeing of members of the P and O community, whilst also being mindful of EDI within the measurements. I think these two important subject matters need to be embedded into day-to-day consideration over the next few years, to improve the lived experience of the P and O community. I believe this can be achieved by targeted data collection, and by creating the space to hold conversations about and encouraging members to become confident in discussing matters with regards EDI and mental health

Gemma McGinty

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Education Committee
Gemma graduated from the University of Strathclyde in 2006 with a BSc Hons in Prosthetics and Orthotics. Working initially as a Prosthetist in the Specialist Mobility Rehabilitation Centre based in Preston, moving in 2011 to the SMART centre, Edinburgh as a senior Prosthetist. Supporting P&O clinical placement students was a hugely rewarding aspect of this position which led to an opportunity, alongside her clinical role, to support the recommencement of practice placements for all AHP professions during the Covid-19 pandemic as part NHS Lothian's, AHP Practice Education Department. June 2021 saw a move to the University of Strathclyde as a Teaching Fellow on the Prosthetics and Orthotics degrees. Acquiring new skills to support and develop students as the future of Prosthetics and Orthotics, resulting in a nomination to the student led, Strathclyde University Teaching Excellence Awards, 2023 in the Feedback and Support category. Gemma teaches on all prosthetic lower limb modules, professional skills and supervises UG and MSc Projects. As Co-Chair of the Strathclyde Biomedical Engineering Outreach Group her main focus is to improve public knowledge and engagement with Prosthetics and Orthotics via a diverse range of in person dynamic opportunities and online teaching and CPD events. Her research interests are lower limb disarticulation surgery and treatment options, microprocessor knees and the use of outcome measures.

George Coles

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Education Committee
George graduated from Salford University in 2015. Afterwards, he worked as an orthotist in the NHS for Roehampton for 4 years before joining the London Orthotics Consultancy as a private Senior Orthotist in 2019. His specialisms include asymmetric scoliosis bracing, lower limb biomechanics and gait analysis using a 2D video vector gait lab. He is interested in the newest technologies and products as well as their uses in the clinical setting.

Graham Nuttall

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Research Committee
Graham is the Professional, clinical and operational orthotic service lead at East Lancashire Health Care Trust. He has a keen interest in evidence-based practice and advocates strongly for more research and evidence for the incredible life changing work prosthetists/orthotists do. He is a member of the International Diabetic Foot Study Group (DFSG) and has presented internationally in Luca Italy, 2008, Great Malvern UK 2008 and Porto Portugal 2018.

Ian Adam - Chairman, Treasurer

Job Titles:
  • Chairman
  • Member of the Executive Committee
  • TREASURER
  • Lecturer, University of Derby
  • Member of the Technician 's Committee
  • Orthotic Technician
Ian is a long-standing member of the Technician's Committee, becoming its Chair in 2003. He represents the Technicians on the Executive Committee and works closely with the Education Committee developing courses for Technicians. Ian is a Senior Orthotics Technician working at Yorkhill Children's Hospital in Glasgow. Ian is an Orthotic Technician based at the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow which is part of the Queen Elizabeth University Campus. He started within Orthotics and Prosthetics as an apprentice employed by Greater Glasgow Health Board. He has an interest in Technician education and is an SQA External Verifier. Ian is the Technician representative on the EC and is currently the Association Treasurer.

Kate Pugh

Job Titles:
  • Administration and Project Support Officer

Katie Prosser

Katie graduated from Salford in 2014 and worked as an orthotist at Trulife after graduating in and around central London. She then spent time at Guys's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation trust as a senior orthotist and part-time in therapies directorate in a strategic role supporting AHP education. She graduated with an MSc in healthcare management from Anglia Ruskin University before taking the clinical lead role at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Her key area of interest is orthotic service design.

Katrina Simpson

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Executive Committee
  • STUDENT OBSERVER
I am a second year Prosthetics & Orthotics student at the University of Salford. I was drawn to P&O after completing my degree in Sport Science, due to my interest in Para-sport and my own athletics career. I am excited to further my knowledge in P&O and I am looking forward to my career once I graduate in 2024.

Lewis Osborn

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Education Committee
Lewis is a Prosthetic and Orthotic student at the University of Salford. He became interested in education and research while studying for his previous master's degree in Osteopathy and during his clinical work as an Osteopath. He is particularly interested in interpreting research and understanding how this fits into evidence-based practice and how this can be disseminated into actionable and clear information for patients and clinicians. Osteopathy is a profession that has long-standing theories. However, once he engaged with the latest research, this challenged his own beliefs about the validity of these theories, highlighting some potentially negative effects on patient outcomes. This ultimately led him to alter his thinking, and in turn, his clinical practice, demonstrating how vital critical thinking and analysis skills learnt in education are in progressing as an evidenced-based clinician. Now that he is retraining in Prosthetics and Orthotics, Lewis is interested in how the latest information and research findings are taught and passed on. His studies so far have highlighted the exciting opportunities to learn how this is put into practice within Prosthetics and Orthotics education and research, which is something he would like to be involved in.

Lorna Graham

Job Titles:
  • Secretariat Manager
Lorna manages the busy Secretariat and ensures that the highest professional standards are upheld. She is responsible for co-ordinating the business of BAPO and works closely with the Chair, office bearers and all the various committees to ensure the business of the Association is effectively and efficiently conducted. Lorna manages the Secretariat budget, ensures appropriate administrative support is provided for the Association's activities, and prioritises workflow as necessary.

Lucie Moran

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Education Committee
  • STUDENT
I am a second year student at the University of Strathclyde, studying for a BSc in Prosthetics and Orthotics. I really enjoy the practical side of the course, especially getting experience with patients, seeing the positive impact a Prosthetist/Orthotist can have on a person's life and applying the theory learnt to clinical situations. I have been a student member of the Education Committee within BAPO since October 2020.

Michelle Williams

Job Titles:
  • Events & Membership Administrator

Miriam Golding-Day - Chairman

Job Titles:
  • ACTING CHAIR
  • Chairman of the Research Committee
  • Member of the Executive Committee
  • Research Fellow at the University of Nottingham
Miriam is a Research Fellow at the University of Nottingham based within the Division of Rehabilitation, Ageing and Wellbeing. Miriam also practices as a Senior Orthotist at Nottingham University Hospitals Trust. She completed her Master's in Public Health in 2015 and is currently undertaking a PhD as part of a Stroke Association Doctoral Fellowship exploring the delivery of orthotic intervention following stroke. Miriam Golding-Day is a Research Fellow at the University of Nottingham and Senior Orthotist at Nottingham University Hospitals Trust.

Morgan Wisby

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Executive Committee
  • STUDENT OBSERVER
My name is Morgan and I was raised in North Wales. I studied Engineering at Lancaster University before realising that my interest was in Prosthetics.

Natalie Chinn

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Research Committee
I qualified as a Prosthetist/Orthotist BSc (hons) at the University of Salford in 2017 and in 2019 I completed a Masters by Research in Biomechanics, Biomedical Engineering and Human Movement Science. The focus of my research is upper limb prosthetics, adolescents and sport. I am a member of The Salford Institute of Human Movement and Rehabilitation and am committed to developing as a clinical Prosthetist who undertakes research.

Paul Charlton

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Executive Committee
  • Member of the Research Committee
  • Orthotist
Qualifying with a Diploma in Orthotics from Salford in 1983 I have always been a clinician with an interest in research. This led to doing a Masters in 2008 whilst chairman of ISPO UK and invitations to be part of a number of European funded research projects. However, it was more recently, when trying to get funding to enter more formally into independent research that I understood the complexity of gaining funding and how the academic and research world functions. The difficulty I encountered in getting NIHR funding gave me the idea of creating a group to support other BAPO members to access a career in research and promote research by members of our profession. I am a past Chair of the Professional Affairs committee (Twice) and long-term supporter of conference committee providing many keynote speakers. I set up the BAPO Research Committee and have been a long-term supporter and promoter of the profession over many disciplines. Paul is a full-time practising Orthotist from the North. He currently sits on the Research Committee and the Professional Affairs Committee, previously being Chair.

Peter Iliff

Job Titles:
  • Chairman of the Executive Committee
  • Chairman of the Marketing Committee
As the Chair of the Executive Committee Peter is also the Chair of Marketing and Communications. Peter has practised Orthotics after qualifying in 1988, was awarded an MSc in 1995 and a Professional Diploma in Marketing in 2014. Involved with BAPO from the outset, his main interests now rest with developing the organisation to be a world class professional association, supporting those with clinical expertise in prosthetics and orthotics find a voice. Peter is currently Chair of the Executive Committee and sits on both the Finance and Marketing Committees. Peter is TayCare's Director of Clinical and Commercial Services, has regular clinics in several locations in the North of England and is seconded to BAPO one day per week. The secondment provides the time to represent BAPO at key meetings, including the Allied Health Professions Federation Board and their Policy Group.

Phil Buttery - Chairman

Job Titles:
  • Chairman
  • Workshop Manager at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Phil is the orthotic workshop manager at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. He is Chair of Editorial Committee and sits on EC in this capacity. He also one half of the Technician Committee and along with its Chair, Ian Adam, has been responsible for organising the Technician programme at BAPO Conference for many years.

Rebecca Green

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Education Committee
Following graduation from Salford University, Rebecca started her career at Selly Oak Hospital, at the West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre, working with specialist orthotics. This gave her a great opportunity to fast pace her clinical knowledge and she worked with a fantastic clinical team, with specialists in; Diabetes, Lycra garments, Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) and specialist lower limb clinics. Following her time at Selly Oak she worked for a large commercial company seeing private patients for the provision of FES and high-end carbon fibre devices, as well as assisting clinics in Malta and across the UK. After the birth of her daughter, she took on a position as Clinical Lead Orthotist based at the Heart of England NHS Trust, this taught her a lot about management and the skills required to run a patient centred, quality orthotics service. This led her to complete her MSc in Healthcare Management at Anglia Ruskin University. Rebecca always strives to deliver gold standard, clinically supported orthotic care, and take great pride in providing a holistic approach to patient assessment and treatment. After the birth of her second daughter she relocated further North, where she worked as a Senior Orthotist in all aspects of orthotic care, based with a great team at Cannock Hospital. However, her passion has always been in education and since 2021 she has been working full time as a lecturer on the MSc Prosthetics and Orthotics course at Keele University, specialising in orthotics and placement expansion/ development across the Keele School of Allied Health Professionals. This position has given her an opportunity to include the Prosthetist/Orthotist profession in ongoing Higher Education Institute and NHS England discussions in an Allied Health Professions driven environment.

Robert Fulford

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Education Committee

Salma Benyahia

Salma is a clinical orthotist graduating from The University of Salford in 2018. Since then she started working at New Cross Orthotics Department in Wolverhampton where she has a keen interest in diabetic foot health. She has sat on the Professional Affairs Committee since 2021.

Sandy (Sandra) Sexton

Job Titles:
  • Chairman of the Education Committee
  • Member of the Executive Committee
  • Prosthetist / Orthotist
  • EDUCATION & PRACTICE DEVELOPMENT OFFICER CHAIR
  • Education and Practice Development Officer
Sandy (Sandra) Sexton is a Prosthetist/Orthotist who was co-opted onto the BAPO Education Committee and Executive Committee following her appointment as BAPO Education and Practice Development Officer. Sandy wishes to continue to contribute to development of the prosthetics and orthotics occupations in the United Kingdom. Since qualifying as a Prosthetist/Orthotist in 1988, Sandy has enjoyed a rewarding career in the prosthetics and orthotics sector both in the UK and internationally. She is passionate about prosthetics and orthotics and believes that a renewed focus on capacity and confidence building among clinical and technical personnel in the UK is needed. Sandra Sexton (Sandy) is a Prosthetist/Orthotist with a rich experience in the health, rehabilitation and education sectors. She has a strong interest in the development of services for people with a disability and a belief that their care should be provided by appropriately trained and skilled professionals. Sandy qualified in 1988 from the University of Strathclyde and has just completed a Master of Science in Development Management with the Open University. Her many professional activities included working on the original Council for Professions Supplementary to Medicine when state registering the profession in the UK to working with the World Health Organization on their 2017 Standards for Prosthetics and Orthotics. Sandy has always demonstrated a passion for the continued development and growth of the prosthetics and orthotics sector both nationally and internationally.

Sharon Parker

Job Titles:
  • Events & Membership Administrator

Stacey Care

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Education Committee
Stacey graduated from the University of Strathclyde in 2014 and works as a Prosthetist at Gillingham Disablement Services Centre. Her role is wide and varying, including upper limb, health and safety and promotion of the profession into schools. She is also heavily involved in student mentoring/placement supervision. She joined the Education Committee in 2019 with the aim of generating forward progression to prosthetic learning for both new and established clinicians and providing prosthetic courses best suited for CPD requirements

Stephen Bennett

Job Titles:
  • Business & Membership Development Officer

Steven Musgrave

Steven graduated in 2017 from the University of Salford with a first class honours in Prosthetics and Orthotics. He has worked at many hospitals across England including GOSH, NHNN and UCLH. From 2018 he has been conducting adult and paediatric clinics across Lincolnshire, including a joint paediatric clinic alongside orthopaedic consultants. Steven is passionate about education and is a placement supervisor. He has presented at the Lincolnshire Cerebral Palsy conference. In 2021, Steven was awarded Orthotist of the year and is a member of the BAPO marketing committee. His interests outside of work include football, golf and snowboarding.

Tom Woods

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Research Committee
Tom graduated from The University of Salford as a Prosthetist/Orthotist in 2013 and began his career in London and the Southeast initially working for Halo Medical and subsequently working as an in-house NHS Orthotist with Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Trust. After 3 years in London, Tom joined the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital (RJAH) in Oswestry as a Senior Orthotist. Tom is passionate about the development of Prosthetics and Orthotics and in October 2022 he became Clinical Skills Teacher at the University of Salford to help train the future Prosthetists and Orthotists.