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Strathclyde student of the year award

Liam’s nomination detailed his excellent grades (85%+) in his orthotic based honours project and also the fact that he has been elected as a class representative, engaging with staff and students about pertinent issues. His thoughtfulness,…

Salford University Student Celebration – Presentation of OETT award

Lydia Odai has been awarded the OETT Orthotic Student of Year 2026 at Salford University. Lydia has not only achieved outstanding results throughout her degree, including an amazing 100% in Biomechanics, she went beyond what…

OETT Sponsors the Orthotist of the Year Award 2026

Keynote Speaker Funded by OETT – Richard Shorney

Keynote Speaker confirmation – Richard Shorney BAPO Regional Conference Oxford 2026 – Friday 24 April 2026

Orthotist of the Year Award 2025

OETT sponsored the at the BAPO Regional Conference, Glasgow in November 2025. Well done to the winner of this award, Nicci Rogers – Regional Clinical and Operational Lead, Opcare Well done also to the shortlisted…

Hannah McGeehan Receives Elaine Figgins Prize for Best Performance in Orthotics

Hannah McGeehan – graduated from Strathclyde University in June 2025 and has received the Elaine Figgins Prize for Best Performance in Orthotics. Statement from Hannah: “I am incredibly thankful for this award and would like…

Orthotic Student of the Year Award 2025

Sophie Sevellec – Graduate from the Level 6 Prosthetics and Orthotics Degree Apprenticeship at the University of Derby and winner of the 2025 OETT Orthotic Student of the Year. Well done Sophie!

Sponsoring Richard Shorney at the BAPO Regional Conference

OETT are pleased to be sponsoring Richard Shorney, a speaker at the forthcoming BAPO Regional Conference, Wigan on 16 May 2025. Richard has a unique and diverse background in healthcare and business. His skill set…

Orthotic Student of the Year Award 2024

I was very happy to be presenting the Orthotic Student of the Year Award at Strathclyde University last month – an award sponsored by OETT every year. After her untimely passing, this award was renamed…

Orthotist of the Year Award 2024

OETT were pleased to sponsor the Orthotist of the Year Award for 2024 at the BAPO Regional Conference, West Midlands in September. This event also marked the celebration of Prosthetics and Orthotics Day. Well done…