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The paper provides guidance for dietitians and other healthcare professionals on appropriate complementary feeding for infants, drawing on the most recent evidence on topics such as the optimal timing for introducing solid foods and the early introduction of potentially allergenic foods.

The BDA attends the recent session of the Health and Social Care Select Committee, where we contributed to discussions on the NHS 10-year workforce plan call for evidence.

Dietitians see the consequences of child poverty every day - in hunger, malnutrition, poor growth and widening health inequalities. As the Government publishes its Child Poverty Strategy, the BDA is setting out the work we’re doing to confront these challenges and what must happen next.

The BDA would like to congratulate member Rasleen Kahai, who was recognised at this year's HSJ Awards.

Over 225 attendees witnessed an incredible showcase of innovation and expertise at this year's Research Symposium.

A CSP collaboration has led to the launch of a new digital education programme that gives dietitians to digital and data knowledge and practical skills.

We are extremely excited to launch our new PENG e-Pocket Guide app - an essential resource to support your practice.

Share your experience of being a supplementary prescribing dietitian and help to build the case for independent prescribing.

The BDA has submitted a thorough and cohesive response, placing prevention and community-based care at the centre of its recommendations.

Two BDA members were recently awarded with Chief Allied Health Professions Officer (CAHPO) Awards for innovation and advancement in their fields.

The BDA would like to congratulate Pauline Douglas, BDA Fellow and former BDA Chair, for receiving The Patricia Blackburn Award at the Northern Ireland Advancing Healthcare Awards.

Expert scientists representing the BDA, BNF and Diabetes UK have produced a statement for healthcare professionals on low or no calorie sweeteners.

A joint statement from professional bodies and trade union partners.

Dietitians can now access the latest advice for the dietary treatment of chronic constipation in adults, thanks to new BDA dietary guidelines.

This is a pivotal moment for shaping the future of the NHS dietetic workforce, and we strongly encourage all members and groups to respond. 

Thanks to our members, we were able to meet with many MPs over the last few weeks. Public Affairs Officer Alex Ehrlich rounds up the latest campaign activity.

The BDA is joining forces with Dietitians Australia and Dietitians of Canada to offer members free access to their world-leading dietetic journals.

Every member belongs in the BDA and we should look out for each other, challenge exclusionary behaviour and support colleagues who feel marginalised or intimidated.

Health unions are calling on the government to get on with promised direct talks to get wage structures right and deliver pay awards on time.

The Department of Health and Social Care has opened a consultation on proposals to extend medicines responsibilities for paramedics, physiotherapists, operating department practitioners and diagnostic radiographers.