British Dietetic Association

22/05/2026

📘 It's here.

The new Manual of Dietetic Practice (7th ed.) has landed - fully updated, evidence-based, and covering everything from personalised nutrition to complex clinical care. A must-have reference for every stage of your career.

BDA members - don’t pay full price ⛔

Get 35% off when you order through the BDA website (link in comments ⬇)

22/05/2026

Join us for the next session in our Strength in Numbers webinar series, where we’ll be discussing:

➡ Your rights around flexible working
➡ How to influence and improve workplace flexible working policies
➡ Upcoming changes under the Employment Rights Bill
➡ Our campaigning work with fellow health unions to improve Agenda for Change pay structures and terms & conditions

Don’t miss this opportunity to better understand your rights, your union, and the collective power behind positive workplace change.

21/05/2026

An exciting June is on the horizon 🗓️

The month is filled with CPD events designed to inspire, educate and connect our members.

21/05/2026

After dietitians were recognised in Parliament during the recent AHP workforce debate, the BDA has returned to Westminster to keep that momentum going, this time taking the case for practical dietary health policy directly to MPs at the launch of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Dietary Health.

BDA dietitians took a clear message to Parliament: food policy has to reflect affordability, access and the realities people face every day.

They spoke with parliamentarians about up to date dietary guidance, food insecurity, prevention and the role dietitians can play in shaping healthier public policy.

21/05/2026

Since the formation of the first four BDA Branches in 1952, representation across the four nations has only increased. Today, there are 13 BDA Branches operating across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, helping to bring CPD and networking events closer to members.

20/05/2026

This , we focus on our newly launched BDA Research and Impact Strategy, which looks at developing a progressive dietetic workforce by strengthening research culture and capability, and increasing the visibility of dietetic impact beyond the profession. 🔬

20/05/2026

Could you represent dietetic students at the highest level?

As BDA Student Rep, you’ll connect with students, influence decisions, and help drive student activity from social content to national campaigns.

Nominations are now open - don’t miss your chance.
📅 Closing date: Sunday 31 May 2026

20/05/2026

🆕 Introducing our new resource to help people eat and live well while taking medications for obesity.

With 95% of people who take medications for obesity not going through the NHS, few are getting adequate support with understanding how they affect health, how to manage their side effects and what behavioural changes are required to maximise long-term weight loss, once they stop taking them.

This free, first-of-its-kind guide for healthcare professionals and the public provides practical, trustworthy advice to help people optimise outcomes, maintain health and better understand how these medications work.

A huge achievement by the BDA Obesity Specialist Group and everyone involved in developing it.

🔗 Access the guide via the link in the comments ⬇

Novo Nordisk provided a grant and Eli Lilly and Company Limited provided sponsorship to the BDA to support costs of the development and production of this obesity management resource material. Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly and Company have had no input into or influence over the creation, development or content contained in this material.

19/05/2026

⭐ We are delighted to announce the finalists for the 2026, ahead of the awards ceremony taking place next month.

Check out the shortlist in the comments ⬇

19/05/2026

Fancy winning a place on a BDA course of your choice, worth up to £200? 👀

As part of Dietitians Week 2026, we want to showcase the amazing work our profession does 💙

To be in with a chance of winning, simply create a video representing your work in 60 seconds. Think outside the box to capture the essence of your role as a dietitian, member of the support workforce, researcher, educator, volunteer on a committee, union representative etc…

Then you will need to share your 60 second video on Instagram on Tuesday 2 June by 4pm and tag us in.

🎥 BDA Professional Practice Officer Jas has filmed her 'day in the life' as inspiration.

We can't wait to see what you produce!

19/05/2026

Add your name to the letter today 👇

📝 We, along with 14 other health unions, are calling on our members to sign an open letter to Health Secretary Wes Streeting on the 3.3% pay rise for NHS staff.

You told us in our recent temperature check survey that you were disappointed and let down by the pay award.

We have written this open letter with the other health unions to strengthen our call for extra funding for the long‑delayed pay restructure.

We need you to sign the petition to keep up the pressure on the government and highlight our members' concerns.