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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.
Dietitians push for more from strategy for obesity
The British Dietetic Association has welcomed the government’s latest obesity plans as a positive next step. They welcome the commitment to expand weight management services, but have urged the government to go further if they want their strategy to be truly comprehensive.
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."
BDA Chair responds to to National Food Strategy: Part One
BDA Chair Caroline Bovey BEM RD responds to the publication of the National Food Strategy Part One, authored by Henry Dimbleby.
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.
Turn appreciation and applause for NHS staff into an early wage rise, say health unions
The government should build on the huge public support shown for the NHS during the pandemic by giving health workers across the UK an early pay rise, say health unions today (Friday).
COVID-19 / Coronavirus Clinical Guidance
Clinical recommendations and resources to help dietitians tackling the COVID-19 Pandemic
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.
COVID-19 / Coronavirus - Advice for Dietitians
Latest update on COVID-19 / coronavirus for dietitians from your Trade Union. We will keep this page updated as the situation develops.