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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.

The BDA is aware of growing concern about the availability of Band 5 dietetic roles. We are taking a series of coordination actions to understand what is happening and to influence national decision-making.

Nearly 100 guests gathered earlier today at Birmingham’s prestigious Council House for the 2026 BDA Awards and Honours ceremony - an inspiring celebration of excellence across the dietetic profession.

Sian is a recipient of an Ibex honour for her significant personal commitment and contribution to paediatric mental health dietetics for more than five years nationally in Wales and the UK.

Ursula has been recognised for more than 10 years of sustained and outstanding personal commitment to the profession, as a freelance nutrition writer and columnist.

Dietitians attended the launch event of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Dietary Health, held in Parliament on 20 May. 

We've launched a pioneering, evidence-based resource to support individuals taking medications for obesity, offered free of charge to the public and healthcare professionals.

The BDA Trade Union is working collectively with other health unions as part of the staff side group.

The BDA is aware of recent articles published in The Telegraph and Guardian reporting on the British Medical Association’s (BMA) survey regarding doctor substitution. Following this, the BDA feels it is important to provide clarity on the role of dietitians within the NHS workforce. 

On 23 April 2026, Parliament held its first ever House of Commons debate dedicated to the contribution of AHPs. Read more on this significant moment here.

The ‘Neighbourhood Model of Health and Wellbeing’ represents a major strategic reform of health and social care in Northern Ireland. Here's what it means for dietetics.

Last year, the BDA undertook a focused piece of work with members to gather robust evidence demonstrating the need to update the dietetic job profile family.