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COVID-19 / Coronavirus - Advice for the General Public
Frequently Asked Questions about nutrition and food in relation to COVID-19 / coronavirus from the BDA. We will keep this page updated as the situation develops.
Healthcare workers issue emergency call to Matt Hancock: "Stop praising us and start protecting us!"
The BDA, as part of the AGP Alliance, calls on government to take action on PPE for frontline healthcare staff during the pandemic
COVID-19 / Coronavirus - Advice for Dietitians
Latest update on COVID-19 / coronavirus for dietitians from your Professional Body and Trade Union. We will keep this page updated as the situation develops.
COVID-19 / Coronavirus Clinical Guidance
Clinical recommendations and resources to help dietitians tackling the COVID-19 Pandemic
Lockdown will once again worsen food insecurity – we need sustained action
In this third nation-wide lockdown, the British Dietetic Association has called on governments across the UK to finally take urgent and sustained action on food insecurity for people of all ages.
BDA hits back as Daily Mail brands dietitians "non-essential"
BDA CEO, Andy Burman, responds to Mail Online claim that "non-essential" dietitians "have been twiddling thumbs for months".
Critical Care Dietitian honoured for work on COVID-19
Ella Terblanche has been awarded an MBE for services to dietetics and in particular her leadership role in the COVID-19 response. We are also delighted our President Giles Yeo has received an MBE for services to communication, research and engagement.
Make Your Voice Heard on NHS Pay
It’s time for the Government to Pay Up NOW. Contact your local elected representatives to ensure they support higher pay for dietitians and other NHS workers.
BDA expresses concern over plans to close PHE
“We are concerned this move could have far reaching public health implications. PHE leads on vital work tackling health inequality in England. We believe this work requires a nationally co-ordinated approach."
The need to diversify dietetics: a student perspective
As protests around the world highlight racial inequality, Nishat Chowdhury reflects on how greater diversity in dietetics would help improve the service we give to clients.