Food Services and Sustainable Diets Specialist Groups - Delivering lower carbon NHS menus

Hosted by Food Services and Sustainable Diets Specialist Groups

Healthcare food is changing. Expectations around nutrition, health, sustainability, patient experience and value are evolving rapidly, and dietitians are playing a pivotal role in shaping that future.

The publication of the new BDA Position Statement: Reducing Carbon in NHS Menus marks an important milestone for the profession and all working in NHS food service, responsible for delivering on nutrition, health and sustainability.

We invite members and colleagues across dietetics and food service to gather for an inspiring day of learning, discussion and collaboration on how to deliver lower-carbon NHS menus that continue to meet the highest standards of nutrition, patient care and choice applied retail and patient catering.

This interactive event will bring together people from national leaders to those implementing change on the ground - to exchange, share practical experience including case studies, lessons learned and solutions that can be applied across healthcare settings.

Why attend?

• Gain deeper insight into the recommendations within the new BDA Position Statement; Reducing Carbon in the NHS Menus and how this can be translated into everyday practice.
• Hear the latest developments, priorities and future direction from the NHS England Food Team.
• Learn from NHS organisations and suppliers already implementing lower-carbon menus and discover what has worked, the challenges they've overcome and the impact they're seeing.
• Explore how nutrition, patient experience, sustainability, procurement and catering can work together to achieve better outcomes for patients, the NHS and the environment.
• Discuss real-world challenges with experts from the BDA Food Services Specialist Group and the BDA Sustainable Diets Specialist Group.
• Exchange ideas, ask questions and contribute your own experiences in interactive discussions.
• Build valuable connections with dietitians, catering teams, sustainability leads, chefs, procurement professionals and industry partners who are driving innovation across NHS food services.

Who should attend?

This event is open to BDA members and non-members with an interest in NHS food, sustainability and healthcare catering, including:

• Dietitians working in clinical practice, food services, public health and leadership
• Catering and food service managers
• Sustainability and Net Zero leads
• Procurement professionals
• Students and educators
• Healthcare professionals and suppliers with an interest in improving food systems

Be part of the next chapter

Whether you are just beginning your sustainability journey or already leading change within your organisation, this event offers a unique opportunity to learn from professionals across the nations, share experiences with peers and leave with practical ideas, new connections and renewed inspiration for transforming NHS food. 

Come and join the conversation - and help shape the future of lower-carbon, nutritious NHS menus. Limited seats. Book early.

Cost

• Food Services Specialist Group member -  £74 - Early Bird £56 if registered by 1st of October 2026.
• Sustainable Diets Specialist Group member -  £74 - Early Bird £56 if registered by 1st of October 2026.
• BDA Members - £85 - Early bird £65 if registered by 1st October 
• Non member - £99
• BDA student member - £56

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