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.
The Allied Health Professionals Federation believes the Health Bill presents an important opportunity to strengthen AHP leadership across the health and care system.
Adults aged 18 and over are invited to complete an anonymous survey about gastrointestinal symptoms and mental well-being. No formal neurodivergence diagnosis is required.
Tanya Haffner has been recognised with a Professional Achievement Honour in recognition of her outstanding personal commitment and exceptional contributions to the profession for over 10 years as a leading educator and communications expert in public health nutrition, with a focus on sustainability.
Up to £2 million over five years to support outstanding academics on a trajectory to become research leaders, enabling them to lead applied health, social care and public health research at professorial level.
Funding of up to £350,000 for health research projects in Scotland, supporting studies across areas including clinical research, health improvement, health protection and health services research.
Up to £50,000 to provide protected research time for registered healthcare professionals with a PhD or MD who are returning to research or at a key clinical academic career transition.
Up to three years of funding for senior clinicians and practitioners at postdoctoral level to undertake research and career development activities, with Allied Health Professionals among the professions prioritised for funding.
Funding for applied health and care research with the potential to directly benefit patients and users of NHS services, with early-career researchers encouraged to lead applications.
Angharad has been honoured with an Ibex in recognition of her significant personal commitment and contribution to the BDA and the profession for over 5 years in the field of paediatric dietetics nationally.
