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BAPO Regional Conference Wales 2026

Organised by the British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists
Dates4–4 Sept 2026
LocationNewport, United Kingdom
BAPO regional conference in Newport covering patient-centred prosthetic and orthotic care, rehabilitation, vascular pathway leadership, gait analysis and service improvement.
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Reviewed byDr Robert BaxterDr Robert Baxter· Junior Clinical Fellow, Acute Medical Unit· Updated 16 Aug 2026
At a glance
NetworkingBAPO advertises an informal networking evening at Ty Newport Hotel…View detail

BAPO advertises an informal networking evening at Ty Newport Hotel from 19:00 on 3 September 2026 for delegates, exhibitors, speakers, sponsors and the BAPO team.

Research ValueThe programme includes six oral presentations and poster displays; the…View detail

The programme includes six oral presentations and poster displays; the abstract call is closed and successful submitters are being contacted, but detailed public submission rules were not visible.

Trainee RelevanceUseful for rehabilitation medicine or orthopaedic trainees with an interest…View detail

Useful for rehabilitation medicine or orthopaedic trainees with an interest in amputee rehabilitation, gait analysis, MDT pathways and service improvement, though the event is primarily BAPO/AHP-facing.

ProgrammeSchedule and session highlights
Key Themes
Beyond the deviceComplex limb loss and reconstructionPatient-centred prosthetic and orthotic careAHP leadership and workforce developmentGait analysis and clinical engineeringInclusive practice and patient experience
09:00-09:30
Registration
Registration
09:30
Opening
Opening
Dr Nicky Eddison, Chair, BAPO
09:40
Keynote
Beyond the Device: Coordinating Care for Complex Limb Loss and Reconstructionkeynote
Dr Annie Price
10:10
Oral presentation
Data-driven and patient-centred prosthetic care: Co-production of the PRO-CARE Data Guidelines
Cleveland T. Barnett
10:30
Oral presentation
The Wider Impact of Orthotic Care on Employment and Work Retention: Advancing the AHP Work as a Health Outcome Agenda
Chiazoka Mary Ezeuzo
10:50
Oral presentation
Compliance and Wear Time Adherence in Adolescents Treated with the Boston Brace: A Systematic Review of Influencing Factors and Clinical Outcomes
Tatiana Carboni
11:10
Break
Refreshments
11:30
Keynote
Beyond the Device. Restoring Possibility. Reimagining Futures.keynote
Professor Stella Vig
12:00
Oral presentation
Understanding Gait: the production of a digital study aid for prosthetics and orthotics students
Isabel Slater
12:20
Oral presentation
The Role of Amputation in Brachial Plexus Injury: A Narrative Review
Seren Jones
12:45
Lunch
Lunch
13:45
Keynote
Measuring walking - past and futurekeynote
Caroline Stewart
14:15
Oral presentation
Micro-processor knee ankle foot orthosis case study outcomes in movement and patient well-being in the real world
Elaine Nelson
14:35
Oral presentation
EDI beyond the device: an overview of inclusive practice and patient experience
Gemma Cassidy and Bhavna Mehta
14:55
Break
Poster display and exhibition
15:15
Keynote
Leadership opportunities grasped to further our profession's impactkeynote
Juliet Sturgess
15:45
Lecture
Meeting the challenge, the laughing heart in Prosthetics and orthotics
Dr Beverley Durrant
16:15
Awards
Best oral abstract, poster presentation, and best stand winner
16:25
Close
Close
Dr Nicky Eddison, Chair, BAPO
SpeakersKeynotes and featured experts
Keynote
DA
Dr Annie Price
Artificial Limb and Appliance Centre, Cardiff; Cardiff University
Complex cases, acute and rehabilitation joint working, MDT care and the role of rehabilitation physicians
Keynote
PS
Professor Stella Vig
NHS England; Southwest London ICB; Croydon University Hospital; UCL
Secondary care quality, elective care, clinical transformation and pathway improvement
Keynote
JS
Juliet Sturgess
Dorset County Hospital
Allied health professions leadership, apprenticeships and prosthetics and orthotics workforce development
Keynote
CS
Caroline Stewart
ORLAU, Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital
Gait analysis, modelling and clinical decision making in prosthetics and orthotics
AbstractsCategories and submission guidance
What You Can Submit
oralposter
Submission Specifications
Status
Call for abstracts closed; BAPO says successful submitters are being contacted.
Formats
Oral presentations and poster displays are listed on the conference page and itinerary PDF; the PDF also lists best oral abstract and poster presentation awards.
Specification Note
No public word limit, structure, eligibility rules, figures/tables rules, category list or exact abstract deadline were visible in the rendered page or official itinerary PDF.
Costs & registrationTicket prices and registration
CategoryPrice
Early bird registration£110
Standard (consultant)£130
Submission & registration deadlines1 tracked deadline
Registration closes27 Aug 2026Checked 16 Aug 2026
Conference timeline2 key dates
27 Aug 2026
Registration deadline
4 Sept 2026
Conference begins
Venue & travelICC Wales, Coldra Wood, Newport NP18 1DE · Newport
By BusThe venue guide recommends Newport Bus Journey Planner; the closest bus stop is Celtic Manor and service 73 stops in that area.
By CarICC Wales has direct access from the M4 at junction 24; the venue guide notes 700 underground parking spaces, blue badge spaces on both car park levels and EV charging on level -1.
By TrainNewport station is listed as a 12-minute drive from ICC Wales; the venue guide lists direct rail times including Cardiff 13 minutes, Bristol 33 minutes, London Paddington 1 hour 47 minutes and Oxford 2 hours 2 minutes.
Travel Urlhttps://www.bapo.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ICC-Wales-Location-and-Travel-Information.pdf
AccommodationDelegates booking tickets receive access to a discounted rate at Ty Newport Hotel, subject to availability.
Venue DetailsICC Wales, Coldra Wood, Caerleon, Newport NP18 1DE.
Nearest AirportCardiff and Bristol airports are both listed about 40 minutes from ICC Wales by car.
MedicMess tips6 practical tips

MedicMess Tips

  • Early-bird non-member tickets were listed at £110 until 3 July 2026; standard non-member tickets were listed at £130.
  • Ticket sales close on Thursday 27 August 2026, with no further bookings accepted after that date.
  • Registration opens at 09:00 and the programme closes at 16:25 on Friday 4 September 2026.
  • An informal networking evening is advertised at Ty Newport Hotel from 19:00 on Thursday 3 September 2026.
  • The closest station is Newport, listed by ICC Wales as a 12-minute drive from the venue; Cardiff and Bristol airports are each about 40 minutes by car.
  • The public booking link reaches a login page, so book via a BAPO member or registered non-member account.
Complete guideFull MedicMess editorial briefing

BAPO Regional Conference Wales 2026 is a one-day prosthetics and orthotics meeting at ICC Wales in Newport, themed Beyond the device. The official itinerary gives a full day from 09:00 registration to 16:25 close, with four chaired sessions. Keynotes cover complex limb loss and reconstruction, restoring possibility and reimagining futures, gait analysis, and leadership opportunities in the profession.

Oral presentations include PRO-CARE data guidelines, orthotic care and employment, Boston Brace adherence, digital gait-learning resources, amputation in brachial plexus injury, micro-processor knee ankle foot orthosis outcomes, and EDI in patient experience.

The abstract call has closed and the itinerary confirms oral abstracts, poster abstracts and best oral/poster awards, but no exact deadline or submission rules are listed on their site.

BAPO members receive fully funded tickets; non-members pay £110 early bird until 3 July 2026 or £130 standard, with ticket sales closing on 27 August. The page also advertises an informal networking evening at Ty Newport Hotel from 19:00 on 3 September and the venue guide gives rail, road, bus and airport travel information for ICC Wales.

Frequently asked
When is BAPO Regional Conference Wales 2026?
BAPO Regional Conference Wales 2026 takes place 4–4 Sept 2026 in ICC Wales, Coldra Wood, Newport NP18 1DE, Newport.
Where is BAPO Regional Conference Wales 2026 held?
BAPO Regional Conference Wales 2026 is held at ICC Wales, Coldra Wood, Newport NP18 1DE, Newport, United Kingdom.
When does registration close for BAPO Regional Conference Wales 2026?
Registration closes on 27 Aug 2026.
How much does BAPO Regional Conference Wales 2026 cost?
Registration is £130 standard.
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