Resource library

Tanya Haffner has been awarded 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.

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.

With her own 90th birthday on the horizon, there was no one better to speak to as we celebrate 90 years of the British Dietetic Association.

We're asking Health Secretary Yvette Cooper to take care of 'unfinished business' and conclude government talks to fix deep-seated problems with NHS pay structure.

Our new Policy and Campaigns Officer for Scotland, Rachel Bushnell, picks out some of the key announcements that could affect the dietetic profession – and the ones BDA members will want to keep a close eye on.

Eligible dietetic students will soon receive upfront support with travel and accommodation costs associated with practice-based learning.

Lisa Williams has been recognised with the BDA Professional Achievement Honour for her outstanding personal commitment and exceptional contributions to the profession over 10 years as a public health dietitian.

Today it has been announced that Robbie Butler, Lagan Valley Ulster Unionist Party member (MLA), has been selected as the new health minister for Northern Ireland.

A food system under threat - the BDA calls for action following recent droughts and wildfires.

Field Doctor, a dietitian-led frozen meal company, has joined the BDA as a corporate supporter.

The BDA welcomes the news that Public Health Wales, with support from Life Sciences Hub Wales, has been awarded £8 million of grant funding from Innovate UK to develop innovative weight management services in Wales.

The BDA is announcing a new corporate partnership with Novo Nordisk, building on a number of projects we have already worked on together to support our members and improve patient care.

A new APPG inquiry is exploring how policy, commissioning, workforce and service design can better support neighbourhood-based care, and is calling for evidence from across the sector.

With a new Welsh Government setting its priorities and major plans for the NHS workforce and food policy on the horizon, the months ahead could be pivotal for dietetics in Wales.

The British Dietetic Association, together with the BDA Neonatal Specialist Sub-Group, welcomes the publication of Baroness Amos’s review into maternity and neonatal services and its commitment to improving safety, experience and outcomes for babies, women and families. 

The BDA is delighted that members of the dietetic workforce consistently get recognised and awarded for their exceptional contributions. Check out the individuals who have been acknowledged this year and what their award means to them.

As the use of medications for obesity continues to grow, the BDA is clear that people need more than a prescription.

The BDA welcomes the recent announcement of phase one of the £5 million Regional Obesity Management Service for Northern Ireland.

The BDA responded to the consultation on the updated Nutrient Profiling Model. These changes could support healthier food environments and better public health outcomes.

Stronger standards could transform children’s health, behaviour and learning, and dietitians have a vital voice in shaping what comes next. Our response sets out why better school food matters.