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.
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 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.
