The BDA is aware of recent articles published in The Telegraph and Guardian reporting on the British Medical Association’s (BMA) survey regarding doctor substitution. Following this, the BDA feels it is important to provide clarity on the role of dietitians within the NHS workforce. 

On 23 April 2026, Parliament held its first ever House of Commons debate dedicated to the contribution of AHPs. Read more on this significant moment here.

The window for dietitians to renew their registration with the HCPC is now open. The window is open for three months and will close on 30 June 2026.

Last year, the BDA undertook a focused piece of work with members to gather robust evidence demonstrating the need to update the dietetic job profile family.

BDA member Dr. Ione Ashurst was recently recognised with a CAHPO Gold Award for Excellence.

New joint membership arrangement between the BDA and UCU, designed to strengthen support for dietitians working in further and higher education.

Following a successful consultation, which members contributed to, a new mechanism for NHS mileage reimbursement is to be implemented for members working in England.

Last month, we joined Glasgow Caledonian University to mark 100 years of their dietetics course - the longest running dietetics degree course in Scotland.

The BDA is delighted to see the first dietitians selected by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) for the Senior Research Leader Programme.

As a BDA Trade Union Representative, Alison Carr brings a unique perspective shaped by her lived experience of dyslexia. She reflects on how this strengthens her advocacy for members.

Dr Eirini Dimidi explains the background to the extensive project that resulted in the BDA evidence-based dietary guidelines for chronic constipation in adults.

Specialist Dietitian Nayran Muniz-Owen assesses the impact of unknown clinical and social histories on dietetic assessment in acute adult inpatient mental health settings.

Cow’s milk protein allergy (CMPA) is one of the most common food allergies in babies, yet it is still widely misunderstood. In this guide, Specialist Dietitian for Children & Parents Nishti Udeh will help you identify some common myths.

Tanya Haffner and Rosie Martin attended the launch of EAT-Lancet Commission 2.0 in Stockholm. Here, they provide some key takeaways, links to resources and reflections on what this can mean for dietitians and healthcare.

Mahmoud Natty, Naheen Shah and Thushara Dassanayake introduce a new patient information leaflet for Muslim adults living with CKD, aligning clinical nutrition advice with Islamic principles

Get to know Emma Catling, our new Bwrdd Cymru Chair, and discover more about her plans for the role.

AI tools can be helpful for quick information, but how accurate are they when it comes to nutrition and health?

Share your experience of being a supplementary prescribing dietitian and help to build the case for independent prescribing.