Liz Stockley announced as new BDA CEO
The BDA are delighted to announce the appointment of Liz Stockley as new CEO, who will join us in the summer, as current CEO Andy Burman moves on after 19 years leading the Association.
BDA partners up with Barnardo’s on major food insecurity project
The BDA is playing its part in supporting families and households experiencing food insecurity by working with Barnardo’s on a new cooking skills project.
BDA Fellowship awardee: Dr Elizabeth Weekes
Dr Elizabeth Weekes is a retired Consultant Dietitian at Guy's & St Thomas NHS and Foundation Trust and retired Senior Clinical Lecturer at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Elizabeth was awarded a BDA Fellowship in 2022.
Recall of two infant formula powders
The Food Standards Agency issued a Product Recall Information Notice (PRIN) after the manufacturer Abbott took the precautionary step of recalling batches of two infant formula products due to concern of possible contamination with Salmonella Newport and Cronobacter sakazakii.
BDA response to the RCN’s change of position on NHS pay
The BDA and our partner NHS unions have issued a joint statement in response to a change of position on NHS pay by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN).
CEO Andy Burman announces his departure from the BDA after 19 dedicated years
After over 19 years as Chief Executive of the British Dietetic Association (BDA), Andy Burman has decided to retire from the role to focus on his external Board and consultancy work.
BDA Statement on Ukraine
The BDA condemns the illegal invasion of a sovereign nation and calls for Russia to respect Ukrainian territorial integrity.
BDA Fellowship awardee: Dr Julie Lanigan
Dr Julie Lanigan is Honorary Associate Professor at the UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health. Julie was awarded a BDA Fellowship in 2022. We asked what it means to have won the award.
BDA welcomes U-turn on mandatory vaccinations for NHS staff
The BDA welcomes the government’s announcement that COVID-19 vaccinations will no longer be mandatory for dietitians and others working in the NHS.
Health unions call for ‘game changing pay rise’ for exhausted NHS staff
The BDA has joined forces with other leading NHS unions to urge ministers to act now with a significant wage boost to address the growing NHS staffing crisis.
CAPA welcomes updated respiratory protective equipment guidance
The Covid Airborne Protection Alliance, which the BDA is a member of, welcomes updated Government guidance on respiratory protective equipment that will help keep healthcare workers, patients and the public safe.
Dietitian receives MBE for services to sick and premature babies
Dietitian and BDA member Lynne Radbone has been awarded an MBE in the 2022 New Year Honours List for her work in neonatal critical care.
First dietetic degree apprenticeship approved for delivery
Coventry University will begin delivery of the first ever dietetic degree apprenticeship programme this month, after the BDA approved accreditation for the course.
BDA Fellowship awardee: Fiona Moor
Fiona Moor is an Assistant Professor in Dietetics at Coventry University, who was awarded a BDA Fellowship in 2021. We spoke to Fiona to find out what it means to have won the award.
BDA Trade Union position on mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for NHS staff
Following the disappointing decision taken by Parliament on 14 December to introduce mandatory COVID vaccinations for all NHS staff, the BDA would like to reiterate our position of opposition.
Consultation on pay in Wales agreed
The BDA has balloted its Wales NHS Members on the additional offer and the result is to accept additional enhancements.
BDA Response to National Food Strategy
The BDA has published its detailed response to part two of the National Food Strategy (NFS): ‘The Plan’ following its release in July 2021.
BDA Fellowship awardee: Fiona Huffer
Fiona Huffer is the Chief Allied Health Professional at West Lothian Health & Social Care Partnership. Fiona was awarded a BDA Fellowship in 2021.