Blogs and member articles

Thinking of attending or taking part in this year's Research Symposium? Bevan Mullineux, who won best abstract for a university research project last year, explains what students can get out of the annual event.

Sophie Drewett is studying a Master’s apprenticeship at Coventry University and has over three years of experience working as a dietetic assistant in oncology. Sophie recently spent the day shadowing in critical care and has written a blog to share her thoughts on the experience. This article has been reviewed by the dietetic team at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW).

As a BDA Trade Union Representative, Alison Carr brings a unique perspective shaped by her lived experience of dyslexia. She reflects on how this strengthens her advocacy for members.

Dr Eirini Dimidi explains the background to the extensive project that resulted in the BDA evidence-based dietary guidelines for chronic constipation in adults.

Specialist Dietitian Nayran Muniz-Owen assesses the impact of unknown clinical and social histories on dietetic assessment in acute adult inpatient mental health settings.

Tanya Haffner and Rosie Martin attended the launch of EAT-Lancet Commission 2.0 in Stockholm. Here, they provide some key takeaways, links to resources and reflections on what this can mean for dietitians and healthcare.

Mahmoud Natty, Naheen Shah and Thushara Dassanayake introduce a new patient information leaflet for Muslim adults living with CKD, aligning clinical nutrition advice with Islamic principles

Get to know Emma Catling, our new Bwrdd Cymru Chair, and discover more about her plans for the role.

This Support Workforce Day, we hear from joint 2025 Dorothy Hopwood Award recipients Shelley Hannon and Paru Mistry about their experiences as dietetic support workers.

In a project related to a study funded by the BDA General and Education Trust, researchers from King’s College London have interviewed nutrition and dietetics practitioners and educators about whether there is a role for cooking in dietetic practice and education.