Orthotics

Orthotics is an in-house NHS clinical service located at Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital as part of the Family and Clinical Support Services Division. We also have an orthotic clinical service at Royal Hampshire County Hospital and Andover War Memorial Hospital.

We are located in the Therapy Department on which can be found on A-Floor close to the main car park at the south end of Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital.

The team

Name	Role
Bill Davison	Clinical Lead Orthotist MBAPO Dip.OPTEC SROrth
Nuno Martins	Senior Clinical Orthotist MBAPO BSc Pros /Orth SROrth
Beverley Moraes	Clinical Orthotist MBAPO BSc Pros /Orth SROrth
Joanne Billin	Clinical Orthotist MBAPO BSc Pros /Orth SROrth
Joana Lopes	Clinical Orthotist MBAPO BSc Pros /Orth SROrth
Damian Piotrowski	Orthotic Technician - Basingstoke
Karen West	Therapy Services Administration Manager – All Sites
Elsa Pocock	Orthotic Administrator - Basingstoke
Sarah Tatlow	Orthotic Administrator - Basingstoke
Dino Iacona	Stores/Admin Assistant - Basingstoke
Linda Ashton	Orthotic Administrator – Winchester/Andover
Miriam Stratton	Orthotic Administrator - Winchester

What services do we provide?

The orthotic team work closely with varied disciplines throughout the Trust for both inpatient and outpatient care. We provide a clinical service for a broad spectrum of patients of all age groups such as:

Orthopaedics/Trauma – Pre & post-operative joint support & prevention of deformity
Paediatrics – Hip Dysplasia, Postural anomalies/deformities, developmental delay, hypermobility
Rheumatology – Pain relief from custom bracing and bespoke footwear
Elderly Care – Improving mobility and comfort
Diabetes – Reducing & preventing ulceration rates, improving function & mobility
Musculo-Skeletal Complications – Support & pain relief during rehabilitation
Biomechanical and Gait Assessment – Pressure Mapping & analysis