Ready to re-join the BDA?

Let’s reconnect

Every journey in dietetics is different, and the BDA are proud to be part of it. Whether you’ve been away for a few months or nearly a year, we’re here to warmly welcome you back to the BDA community with an exciting offer to support your return to membership - 20% discount on your annual membership fee!

Being part of your professional trade body means more than just membership - it’s a commitment to your professional growth, support and advocacy. The BDA champions your interests, provides access to expert resources, and connects you with a community that understands and elevates your work. It’s your foundation for a stronger, more supported career in dietetics.

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Discounted membership 

We are pleased to offer a 20% discount to welcome back former members as part of our re-join campaign. This offer is available to individuals who have previously held BDA membership but have not held a membership for a minimum of 12 months to qualify.

Please click here to access the full terms and conditions of this offer.


Why return?

Alongside accessing an exclusive 20% membership fee discount for returning members, re-joining the BDA unlocks a wide range of benefits that support you across every stage of your dietetic career:

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BDA Full, Associate and Student memberships include HCPC-compliant Professional Indemnity insurance, plus legal representation should you ever need it.

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The BDA is the only trade union dedicated solely to the dietetic workforce. From workplace advice to representation, you’ll have experts who understand your unique challenges.

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Stay evidence-based by accessing high quality resources with the PEN Database, Food Fact Sheets, and the Journal of Human Nutrition & Dietetics.

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Join one of 24 Specialist Groups and your local branch to access information, leadership, experience and expertise specialising in a range of professional areas. It’s a great way to stay connected, share expertise, and grow within your area of practice.

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Connect with dietitians in your region or specialism through BDA specialist groups, branches, and events. Access discounted CPD opportunities, webinars, and workshops to enhance and progress your knowledge and skills.

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Our flagship magazine, available in print or digital, featuring expert insights, research, and real-life member experiences.


Reconnect with BDA publications

When you return to the BDA, you’ll regain access to our high-quality publications, keeping you informed, inspired and connected. You’ll stay up to date with the latest in dietetics, professional news, and opportunities tailored to support your career.

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Dietetics Today

Dietetics Today is the official BDA members' magazine, posted out to arrive the first week of each month. It's features include; clinical articles, member stories, dietetics in the media, BDA campaign news, volunteer corner, student articles, membership updates, events and courses and lots more.

 

Members Monthly

Members Monthly is the main monthly newsletter sent to all BDA members providing latest news and updates across all areas of the profession and the BDA.

 

 

Volunteers

A monthly newsletter, keeping our members up to date on what the amazingly hard working specialist group and branch volunteers are up to across all diciplines and interests of dietetics and what's going on in your local area from networking oppourtunities to CPD.

 

RD2B

RD2B Student update is the regular newsletter to support our dietetic student members during their studies and whilst on placement. RD2B keeps students up-to-date with relevant news, information, latest resources, volunteering opportunities, events and more from the BDA.

 

Evidence and Expertise

Evidence & Expertise is designed to keep members up to date with what’s happening in the fast-paced world of nutrition and dietetic research.

It will bring you all the latest updates and news from Practice-Based Evidence in Nutrition (PEN), the Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics (JHND), latest dietetic research studies or opportunities, alongside any other information we feel may be useful to help support your clinical practice (for dietitians) and coursework/placements (for RD2Bs).

 

Rep's Voice

Our bi-monthly newsletter for BDA Trade Union Reps, trained to support BDA members in the workplace. Keeping our highly valued Reps in the loop on what is going on in the Union world, and helping them to effectively represent BDA members across a range of workplace queries. 

 

Re-joining is quick and easy

Simply log into your MyBDA portal by clicking the button below, and your application form will be ready to go pre-filled with your personal and professional details. It’s never been easier to return to the BDA community.

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If you are an existing, or lapsed BDA member, please do not try and join again. Either reset your password to regain access to your account or email  [email protected] for further support.

For any further questions or assistance required, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Please click here to access the full terms and conditions of this offer.