The BDA and its specialist groups are regularly approached by external (third party) individuals and organisations asking for endorsement or support of their resources, policies and publications.
BDA Endorsement is a process whereby external resources and publications can gain a mark of quality from the BDA, and if successful, carry the recognised, valued and respected name of the BDA. It has been developed as a flexible tool which can be applied to a range of publications.
Irrespective of whether an organisation is looking for endorsement from the BDA organisation or from one of our specialist groups, all requests are dealt with via the same process, as detailed in the following webpages and guidance.
Please note: this process does not cover CPD learning activities, please refer to the 'BDA CPD Approval' process in these instances.
Endorsement Tiers
Due to the range of endorsement requests the BDA receives, we provide a tiered approach to endorsement. This allows the organisation to preserve the quality of the BDA brand and logo, whilst allowing us to support and acknowledge the range of work being produced. A resource or publication can be approved for endorsement in three ways:
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Tier |
Description |
Outcome |
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Co-Authored |
The BDA will have been fully involved in the production of the work, and fully endorses all its messages, and it meets all the endorsement criteria. |
BDA logo and/or branding The BDA will support promotional activity* |
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Logo Approved |
The BDA has not been directly involved in the production of the resource but supports the work, and it meets all the applicable endorsement criteria. |
BDA logo or BDA Specialist Group logo The BDA may support elements of promotional activity* |
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Statement Approved |
The BDA has not been directly involved in the production of the resource but supports the work. However, the resource does not meet all the essential and applicable endorsement criteria. |
Supporting statement
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*Additional fees may apply
Endorsement Criteria
To assure the protection of the BDA’s mark of quality, the organisation will review all endorsement requests against the following criteria:
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Criteria |
Requirement |
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The resource aligns with BDA views, values, policies and statements. |
Essential |
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It is relevant to the dietetic profession and relates to the workforce, or one or more of the four pillars of dietetic practice; practice, leadership, facilitated learning and research and evidence. |
Essential |
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It has been developed with involvement of/consultation with all relevant stakeholders, where appropriate this should include members of the dietetic workforce. |
Desirable |
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It applies nationally |
Desirable |
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It is provided on a non-profit basis |
Essential |
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The content is based on the best available evidence and/or current best practice, and where relevant, is clinically appropriate |
Essential |
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The content is clear and unambiguous |
Essential |
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The content is appropriately and professionally written |
Essential |
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It is congruent with national policy and developments |
Desirable |
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Commercial bias is appropriately managed* |
Essential |
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It has been peer reviewed by an appropriate, independent professional. |
Essential |
Apply for BDA Endorsement
You can find out more about applying, including our application guidance, process and application form by clicking the link below. If you have any questions or queries please email the BDA Approval and Endorsement Team.
