British Dietetic Association

21/08/2026

Still time to have your say ⬇️

We know AHPs have impact, now let’s make sure it’s heard 🗣

NHS England is developing the AHP Framework for System Impact 2027–2032, and they’re calling for input across key themes like people, workforce, research and data.

These are core areas the BDA champions, and where you, our members, are making a real difference every day. Now’s the time to bring that experience into the conversation.

Share your perspective and help shape the future direction via the survey link in the comments ⬇

Let’s make sure dietetics is recognised not just for what you do, but for the impact you have at every level.

21/08/2026

Are you working in an ICB, NHS England, or an arm's-length body affected by the ongoing NHS structural changes?

Join our free webinar for BDA members on 29 September to hear from National Employment Relations Officer Gary Kirwan and ask questions about what the changes could mean for your workplace and your situation.

The session will be chaired by BDA Trade Union Representative Ian Butcher and will provide an opportunity to hear the latest updates, seek advice and connect with colleagues facing similar changes.

📅 29 September
⏰ 10am
💻 Online
✅ Free for BDA members

20/08/2026

We welcome the appointment of Robbie Butler MLA as Northern Ireland's new Health Minister.

20/08/2026

🎉 Good luck to everyone receiving their GCSE results today!

As you start thinking about your next steps, have you considered a career in dietetics?

Dietitians use the science of nutrition to help people improve their health, manage medical conditions and live well.

University of Plymouth Lecturer Louise shares what dietetics is all about and what studying the subject at university can involve.

Could dietetics be part of your future? 💙

19/08/2026

We’re delighted to announce that a professional from ACAS will join our BDA employment officers to co-deliver the session.

With organisational change anticipated in the implementation of the NHS 10-year plan in workplaces, this is a unique opportunity to hear directly from experts about the practical steps you can take, both individually and collectively, when change is announced in your workplace.

Secure your place today to gain essential skills and knowledge to navigate organisational change confidently ⬇️

Whatever workplace you are in, it's important to know the steps to take during organisational change - whether you work in the NHS at a trust or ICB, or in the private or third sectors.

Join us for this free BDA Trade Union webinar to ensure that you and your colleagues are prepared for whatever comes next at the workplace, and to ensure that the dietetic workforce is part of shaping any changes in your workplace.

📅 17 September, 12-1pm

18/08/2026

📚This September, invest in yourself. Join our CPD events to learn from experts, discover new ideas, and stay ahead in our profession. We look forward to seeing you there!

17/08/2026

With wildfires and extreme weather pushing up food prices, the fragility of the UK food system is increasingly obvious. Diet-related disease is at a record high and healthy food is unaffordable for too many families.

This broken food system is working against us.

That’s why in July we signed a letter alongside 100+ food system leaders, calling on the new Prime Minister to make food a national priority, alongside energy, health, and defence. Join us in calling for a Good Food Bill to lock in long-term change.

17/08/2026

Last chance to register! Join the BDA England Board's workshop tomorrow and help shape the future of AHP system impact.

The Office of the Chief Allied Health Professions Officer (CAHPO) is developing a new professional framework for allied health professionals (AHPs) (2027-2032) to set the long-term vision, direction and ambition for the 14 registered allied health professions within the health and care system, aligned with national policy and wider NHS delivery strategies.

The framework will cement the significant progress made in the past 10 years and enable AHPs to navigate strategic change, advance personalised and patient-focused care, and foster a flexible, future-ready workforce.

This interactive workshop is for any BDA member who would like to inform the development of the framework and will form the basis of a BDA / BDA England Board response.

📅 18 August, 12.30pm
🎫 Free for BDA members

14/08/2026

Dr Alan Kennedy speaks to Dr Tilly Spurr about her fascinating career path from investment banking in 1990s London to working in education and sport 🏃‍♀️ – alongside running a thriving coffee-roasting business. ☕

13/08/2026

Best of luck to everyone getting their A-Level results today - and a huge congratulations to all those who've had their dietetic course places confirmed! 🎓🥳

🛣 Dietetics can take you down many paths as there are lots of different specialisms within it. Check out some of the career journeys you could go on here ➡ https://www.bda.uk.com/practice-and-education/education/considering-a-dietetic-career/career-case-studies.html