Blogs and member articles

Kyle Kennedy speaks to us about how he progressed to the Chair role of the Public Health Specialist Group in only a short time after graduating from his dietetics studeis..

In the first of a two-part article, Dr Claudine Matthews speaks to Deborah Fletcher on perspectives from a specialist dietitian on sickle cell disease.

While representing the BDA at the TUC Black Workers’ Conference, David Simms spoke in support of a motion tackling racial discrimination in maternity services.

Practice-based learning thrusts dietetic learners into a completely unfamiliar environment. Rejwana Ahmed gives her insights into how to handle the pressure.

Zoe Hylands talks to us about her time spent volunteering for the BDA Northern Ireland Board as a student member.

Watch how our corporate partner took wellness on the road this spring.

A big congratulations to Ogo-Jesu, who has been elected as the BDA Student Rep 2026/27. We asked Ogo-Jesu why she applied for the role and how she hopes to champion the voice of dietetic students over the next year.

Not only will you soon be looking for your first role in dietetics, where our union will be able to guide and support you, but as soon as you go on your first practice-based learning (placement) we’re here to make sure you have everything you need to navigate the workplace.  

As we mark Sustainable September 2026, Louise Kirkham talks to Tanya Haffner and Amy Roach about the Plants First Healthcare Coalition.

As the BDA Cardiovascular Specialist Group celebrates its first year – and ahead of World Heart Day on 29 September – members of the group look back on some of the hot topics of 2026.