The Association aims to encourage high standards of prosthetic and orthotic practice, continued professional development and education as well as enhancing standards of prosthetic and orthotic care. The British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists (BAPO) was established to support the prosthetic and orthotic profession in the UK. BAPO is the only UK professional body that represents prosthetists, orthotists and associated professionals and almost 100% of the profession are members. The Association aims to encourage high standards of prosthetic and orthotic practice, continued professional development and education as well as enhancing standards of prosthetic and orthotic care