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Adrian Stenson OETT involvement commenced in 2004 when he was invited to join a
very experienced Trustee group with stalwarts like Garth Johnson, Peter Booker, Chris
Morris, Philip Salt, Russ Williams, Paul Keeping and Sandra Sexton.
His contribution to the welfare of the Trust through his experience, wisdom and generosity
will be sorely missed and the fond wishes of your fellow trustees goes with
you with our grateful thanks.
The Orthotic Education and Training Trust was originally set up by the Department of Health and the British Surgical Trades Association, in partnership with the British Institute of Surgical Technologists, to provide a private fund for the training and education of Orthotists. The income was substantially derived from a levy on orthotic device sales to the NHS. This levy ceased when the training of Orthotists progressed to degree courses funded directly by government within the state higher education system.
The Trustees now manage the investment income derived from the levy funds as its only source of income. Their focus currently is on postgraduate training and education. The object of the Trust as defined by its deed is to fund firstly, the education and training of orthotists, orthotic managers and technologists and secondly, the training of technicians concerning surgical and medical appliances and devices (i.e. orthotic devices).