Do you want to help shape the future?
Join us for an engaging and forward-looking webinar to hear about the work so far, explore the draft manifesto, and share your views before it is finalised.
Let’s make our collective voice heard and drive change for the better - your input matters.
The next Northern Ireland Assembly election will take place in May 2027, and we want to ensure our members’ voices are heard by the next cohort of political candidates. Following a recent membership survey, we’ve drafted a manifesto that sets out our key priorities and asks of future Assembly Members.
Please take a moment to complete our short survey - Your views will help us tailor the webinar and ensure our manifesto reflects what matters most to our members. (link coming soon)
Speakers
Sarah Laverty, BDA, Policy and Campaigns Officer, Northern Ireland
Sarah joined the BDA in June 2024, bringing with her over a decade of experience in Northern Ireland politics. She currently leads on policy in Northern Ireland, supporting the NI board, and also run the UK wide campaign to extend independent prescribing to dietitians nationwide.
Debbie McGugan, NI Board Chair
Debbie McGugan is a registered dietitian and has been Chair of the Northern Ireland Board since 2023. With extensive experience across hospital, community and private practice settings she brings over 25 years of diverse professional expertise to the Board.
