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New NHS Pension Scheme Calculators
Feb 28th
Proposals for a new scheme from April 2015
Calculators have been developed to enable members of the NHS Pension Scheme to estimate their future benefits and see any changes to their current scheme benefits, under the Government’s proposed new scheme. There are separate calculators for Agenda for Change staff and medical and dental staff in the hospital and community health services.
Entering personal, career and salary details into the appropriate calculator will provide estimates of the following information:
the amount of pension entitlement a member would have received at their current normal pension age (NPA) under the existing scheme to which they belong, at current prices
how much longer it will take a member to accrue the same benefits under the proposed new scheme
the amount of pension entitlement a member will have if they retired at the new scheme’s NPA.
They also provide members with the opportunity to estimate the amount of pension entitlement they will be entitled to, at a retirement date they specify.
These calculators are based on the NHS Pension scheme specific discussions and have been developed, shared and discussed with the NHS trade unions.
Links to these can be found here:
BAPO Education Day 2012 and AGM
Jan 13th
This event is taking place at the UCL Institute of Child Health in London on Saturday 10th March 2012
Please click here to find out about the programme for this event
BAPO members and non members can register for this event at the BAPO web site
New Technology Training Day
Oct 25th
Algeos are pleased to annouce that they will be holding an in-house training day on the Amfit and Elftman systems. Presentations from clinical experts Heidi Meckler and Sarah Boardman will cover the full system capabilities and advantages to you and your business!
There will also be an opportunity to tour our factory premises including our Podiatry showroom.
We are offering this 1 day training session FREE OF CHARGE on the 14th* and 15th* of December 2011.
Refreshments will be served throughout the day. Numbers are limited and as we are sure it will prove to be a popular event, we recommend you book now to secure your place. Please speak to your Algeos sale representative to confirm your attendance, or alternatively contact Francis Barrett, our O&P Divisional Manager at francis.barrett@algeos.com.
*Please state your choice of day when you confi rm attendance
Course dates:
Wednesday 14th December 2011 10am-3.30pm
Thursday 15th December 2011 10am-3.30pm
Amfit Orthotics Fabrication System
Presented by: Sara Boardman DPodM, MChS
Discover how the Amfit Orthotic Fabrication System can revolutionise how you create your orthotics. Be in complete control of your patients Orthotics (both accomodative & functional) from measurement and assessment to the complete manufacture of the fi nished device.
The Amfit systems can be matched to your own specific company requirements based on volumes, product needs and commitment level. The full informative programme, to be presented by clinical expert Sara Boardman, will cover the full Amft capabilities including production methods and compatable materials.
■ Learn how to create accurate yet cost effective custom orthotics.
■ Learn how to fabricate Orthotics for most conditions in less than one hour!
■ Learn how to achieve precise, fast and repeatable results.
■ Making the business case work.
■ Growing your business with Amfit.
Elftman Foot Pressure Analysis System
Presented by: Heidi Meckler BSc, MChS, HPC Reg
The Podotech Elftman is a versatile, efficient, cost effective comprehensive foot analysis system. Quick and easy to use, the
Podotech Elftman is an essential tool when working in any fast-paced clinical environment. The full informative programme, to be presented by biomechanics expert Heidi Meckler, will cover the extraordinary & highly reliable capabilities of the Podotech Elftman.
■ Learn about the 3 Scan types: Static, Dynamic & Postural
■ Learn about the comparative capabilities.
■ Learn about the immediate storage & report generation.
New job added to the careers tab
Oct 25th
A new position at RSL Steeper Leeds has been added to the carrers tab
New job advert added to the site
Aug 31st
Please click the vacancies tab at the top of the page to see a new job advert added
AHP Careers Fellowship Scheme – Applications for Funding Now Open
Aug 3rd
Following the success of the launch of NES’s AHP Careers Fellowship Scheme in winter 2010, the Fellowship is once again open for applications.
Applications can be submitted from 7 July 2011, with a closing date of 31st August 2011. All applications received will be reviewed in September 2011 and candidates will be informed on their funding status.
For information on the AHP Careers Fellowship Scheme and to access the application form and accompanying guidance notes, please go to:
http://www.nes.scot.nhs.uk/disciplines/allied-health-professionals/ahp-careers-fellowship-scheme
BAPO Union vote
Jul 25th
UNISON Vote
At the AGM in March 2011 members requested that a ballot be conducted to establish if BAPO should introduce a category of membership without union benefits. In response, members were issued with a ballot paper which enabled them to cast either a yes vote in favour of the new category or a no vote against this proposal.
The results of the ballot are shown in the table below;
VOTES RETURNED 161
YES VOTES 49
NO VOTES 112
A simple majority of votes returned was required to make a decision. A 70% No vote was returned and the consequence of this is that BAPO will not introduce a new category of membership. BAPO will continue with the UNISON contract which began in 2010 and provides union services to our membership at a much reduced rate