Member benefits

Eligible members within the Full, Associate, and SENR member categories, can benefit from the BDA insurance. It is a members individual responsibility to ensure they have appropriate insurance in place for their practice and they understand the terms and conditions of the policy. You can find out more about the BDA cover in this section.

Our Trade Union provides BDA full & associate members with bespoke, expert support and advice for any workplace issue they may face. Unlike some of the larger generalist Unions, the BDA Union has years of specialist experience representing the dietetic profession.

PEN is a global nutrition and dietetic resource that provides quick online access to the evidence-base on more than 200 nutrition and dietetic related topics, and translates this into practical information. Access to PEN is available free to all BDA members.

BDA specialist groups offer the most current information, leadership, and expertise to members working or specialising in a professional area.

BDA Branches support members at a local level by providing excellent low cost, high quality CPD and networking events in their local areas.

The official BDA members magazine, providing latest BDA and professional news, a clinical section, department focus, member case studies and pilots, volunteer corner, CPD reflection questions, upcoming courses and events, and much more.

We provide our BDA member community with useful regular e-zines to keep them informed and aware of the latest news, views and research across the profession. 

Now in its sixth edition, the bestselling BDA Manual of Dietetic Practice covers the entire dietetics curriculum, and is a core text for healthcare professionals to develop their expertise and specialist skills in the realm of dietetic practice. BDA Members get a 35% discount.

As a BDA member, you can use the 'BDA Member logo' (for your category of membership) to promote yourself and your profession, and demonstrate that you support the aims of the BDA and abide by the code of conduct.

Access the BDA all-member forum, exclusively for BDA members.

The Model and Process describes, through six steps, the consistent process the dietetic workforce follow in any intervention; with individuals, groups or populations, in clinical settings, public health or health promotion. It supports high quality practice with the service user at the centre of any intervention.

These evidence-based and referenced policy and position statements clearly articulate the BDA’s position on a range of important topics; from breastfeeding to low carbohydrate diets for the management of diabetes.

Check out these learning activities that have received BDA CPD Approval.