British Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Amputee Rehabilitation (BACPAR)

Overview:

Profession(s): Physiotherapy
Member Type(s): Physiotherapists & assistants, students and other associated professionals; OT, Prosthetists, Doctors
Scope: National - United Kingdom
Members: 350
Address: C/O Harold Wood Limb DSC, Harold Wood Hospital, Gubbins lane, Harold Wood, Romford, RM3 0AR, UK
Website: www.bacpar.org.uk

Description:

Small Clinical interest group of the larger organisation of the Charted Society of Physiotherapy. Composed of membership and an executive committee.

Mission/Aims:

Bacpar aims to to promote best practise through evidence and education in the field of amputee and prosthetic rehabilitation for the benefit of patients and the profession. We are committed to research and education, providing a network for the dissemination of best practise in pursuit of excellence and equity whilst maintaining cost effectiveness.

Principal Activities:

Running national and local study days, providing peer support.

Providing a resource for clients and other stakeholders as well as representing clients views and needs to various working groups, as well as Improving amputee care.

Production of CSP endorsed and internationally recognised evidenced based clinical guidelines.

Member Benefits:

Journal twice yearly

Access to "Recall" search database

Access to "Amputee" forum on the Interactive CSP website

Bursary and financial provision

Discounted rates to BACPAR study events and courses

Training/Licensing/Certification:

Accredited MSC modules at Bradford university, leading to a Post Graduate Certificate in amputee Rehabiliation.

Affiliations:

Associations to which we are a member:
Charted Society of physiotherapy (CSP)

Partner Associations:
Scottish Physiotherapists Amputee Research Group (SPARG)

Verification Criteria:

HPC registration