This year, we have created a special one-day programme for students - and student members can register for just £65 for the first day.
9.30 Registration and Welcome Coffee
11.00 Opening of the Conference
Pauline Douglas, Honorary Chairman, The British Dietetic Association
11.15 THE ELSIE WIDDOWSON LECTURE
The Challenge for Change
This lecture focuses on how changing demographics and eating habits are impacting on health in the UK - and the challenges this raises for the dietetic profession.
Jane Thomas
Senior Lecturer in Nutrition & Dietetics
King's College, London
12.15 KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
A platform for the profession to engage with the people leading on strategy and service delivery within the NHS.
Dawn Primarolo
Minister of State for Public Health
Karen Middleton
Chief Health Professions Officer
Department of Health
13.00 Lunch
13.45 Where are the Jobs?
A series of presentations from dietitians in the early stages of their careers in a range of fields
15.00 How do I get one?
An interactive recruitment exercise lead by a dietetic manager followed by a member speaking about her successful search for a job
16.00 The British Dietetic Association Annual General Meeting
17.00 Guest Speaker
17.30 Drinks Reception in the Exhibition
18.30 Close
For full programme information, click here: http://www.bda.uk.com/conference/bdac/programme.html
Details of Discounted Train Fares to Liverpool: http://www.virgin.com/trains/adelphi
Download a registration form here: http://www.bda.uk.com/conference/bdac/RegistrationFormBDAC2008.doc
Not yet a BDA Student Member? Find out about Student Membership here: http://www.bda.uk.com/Downloads/Student_application_form.pdf
If you have any queries about booking your place at conference, please contact Sovereign Conference on the dedicated BDA hotline: 01527 451122, or e-mail: association@sovereignconference.co.uk
