More than just a job
The value of dietetics can’t always be quantified, but it can always be felt.
It lives in the interactions you have daily with your patients and clients, making their lives feel that little bit easier. It’s in the support you give colleagues and students to build confidence and ease burdens. It’s in the idea you had for a new piece of research, as well as a myriad of other things you do, without even noticing.
These interactions are not always seismic, but their outcomes can be profound. They can be the difference between uncertainty and hope, or being poorly and living a full and healthy life.
A dietetic career is more than just a job. It’s a vocation grounded in empathy, science and service. At its heart is your commitment to improve people’s lives, whether it be through education, research, advocacy or providing the best care you can.
The pressures are real though. You tell us you are understaffed and overworked. But, as with any vocation, you keep showing up, because you care.
This Dietitians Week, in our special 90th year, we celebrate what it means to be a part of this profession with purpose and honour the impact you have every day.
Your guide to celebrating #DW2026
Dietitians Week is a chance for us to all come together and shout loud and proud about what you do and the importance of your work. Every year we’re so impressed with all of the fun activities you run and you get more and more inventive every year.
T-shirt giveaway
This Dietitians Week, we want you to wear your profession with pride. This year we have 300 FREE t-shirts to giveaway to members, which you can wear to spread the word about the wonderful work you do.
To receive your t-shirt, you just need to answer one question - How is dietetics more than just a job to you?
Think about your path into your career. Was dietetics a calling? Or perhaps it was a natural progression from a love of food or cooking? Share with us what pulled you to the profession.
We also know that the dietetic workforce go above and beyond day-to-day responsibilities to improve patient and public health. Many of you volunteer, are members of specialist groups and sub-groups and are passionate supporters of BDA campaigns. We'd love to hear all the things you get up to beyond the daily job.
We look forward to reading all your thoughts and seeing you wear your profession with pride this Dietitians Week - remember to share your photos using #DW2026!
Submit your entry below for your chance to WIN.
*Open to BDA members only. The first 300 members to submit an appropriate answer will receive one of the available t-shirts in the post. If you have been unsuccessful, you will not be notified. The t-shirts only come in one size and are non-refundable and non-exchangeable and there is no cash alternative offered. Whilst all efforts are being made to get the t-shirts out to winners in advance of Dietitians Week, we cannot guarantee this.
Order your branded display pack!
Click here to order your free display pack. We have 1,000 available - once they're gone, they're gone, so be quick!
Daily themes
We'll be sharing more over the next few weeks but here's our daily themes to get your creative juices flowing!
Monday - Our vocation
Was it a calling, a love of food or a desire to care for others? Tell us your why.
Tuesday - Our work
Why is dietetics more than just a job? Explore your role, the challenges you navigate and the moments that remind you why this work matters.
Wednesday – Our celebration
Share your wins - big and small. High five your colleagues or professional pals who support and inspire you.
Thursday - Our impact
From small interactions to huge shifts, how can we make the value of dietetics more visible? Share the difference your work makes.
Friday - Our people
It’s time to put yourself or your amazing team in the spotlight. We want to see your faces! Best photo of the day wins a prize!