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The BDA attended the annual TUC Women’s Conference, held from 5-7 March in London. It was a truly inspiring and empowering event, bringing together passionate individuals dedicated to driving positive change for women in the workplace and beyond. 

Dr Linia Patel explores the latest evidence around ketogenic diets and provides practical insights for dietitians looking to incorporate them into their practice.

Online pre-recorded lectures + forum discussions + live interactive sessions with world experts. Equivalent to 3 days CPD.

A 3-day practical in-depth course on the use of Ketogenic Dietary Therapies for the treatment of intractable epilepsy.

Online pre-recorded lectures + forum discussions + live interactive sessions with world experts. Equivalent to 3 days CPD.

Rebecca Guerin highlights the need for dietitians to understand attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

The BDA has written to NICE to request an urgent update of the dietary advice section of guideline NG28.

Last week the Prime Minister announced plans to abolish NHS England, to bring management of the NHS "back into democratic control". We are acutely aware that this has been an unsettling few days for those members working within NHSE.

This short course is the first of its kind to address the nutrition, science and application of sustainable eating.

The BDA is calling on all members to see how they can provide practice-based learning (PBL) opportunities for learner dietitians.

Joanna Teece gives an update on practice-based learning in Scotland and encourages everyone to consider how they can help develop the workforce.

The first clinical trial to test the link between food additive emulsifiers and Crohn’s disease has revealed that a low emulsifier diet could be an effective new treatment.

Over three years and 16 sites, Work Ready dietitian Alison Clark delivered interactive food demonstrations, evidence-based nutrition advice, and healthy snack alternatives to 1,500 factory workers, many of whom had never engaged with workplace nutrition before.

Michelle received the Edith Elliot Honour in recognition of her significant and sustained personal commitment and contribution to the profession locally and in Scotland. 

Tanya Rumney received an Ibex in 2025 in recognition of her work to tirelessly grow the profession and provide new opportunities for dietitians.

The Clinical Lead (pancreas) for the BDA’s Gastroenterology Specialist Group, Mary Phillips, has written to the Prime Minister requesting an urgent meeting with the Secretary of State for Health to discuss options for alleviating the PERT shortage.

Member Kirsten Jackson explores the importance of sharing a meal together, not only as something that is deeply rooted in many cultures and religions but something that connects us and can be beneficial to physical and mental health.