The SNP administration's Programme for Government said funding will be targeted at expanding free school meals only to P6 and P7 (10-12 year old) pupils whose families are in receipt of the Scottish Child Payment.
A coalition of health experts and medical bodies are calling on the Government to follow the example of Free School Meals for All provision across London primary schools, by implementing it nationwide.
Mildmay Mission Hospital trialled and implemented a complete low-carbon emission menu. They used low-carbon emission recipes sourced from an NHS England recipe and menu bank, which met the nutritional requirements of their vulnerable patient population
BDA members Sarah Brook and Faith Toogood have been shortlisted for the Chief Allied Health Professions Officer (CAHPO) Greener AHP Award 2024. Here we look at their initiatives and how green schemes are helping the NHS care for patients in a more sustainable way.
The Health and Care Professions Council’s (HCPC) revised Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics, which all dietitians should have an awareness of are now in effect.
Miranda Lomer has received the Professional Achievement honour in recognition of outstanding personal commitment and exceptional contributions in the field of gastroenterology dietetics.
New research led by our BDA Obesity Specialist Group Chair, Adrian Brown, of University College London, alongside Stuart W. Flint has revealed some interesting findings about weight stigma within the dietetic workforce.
The BDA is developing new guidance for the dietetic support workforce to outline the broad range of clinical roles and responsibilities expected at each level of practice.
Clinical support staff, including dietetic support workers are crucial to the NHS but still feel undervalued and ‘invisible’ 10 years after a government-commissioned review highlighted ways to improve working practices, a new report has found.
The 2024 NHS Pay Review Body (PRB) report has now been published and the BDA is pleased to see that the government has agreed to implement the recommended 5.5% pay award for Agenda for Change staff in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
"By working together and placing dietitians at the forefront of preventative care and treatment, we can tackle the root causes of many chronic diseases, potentially saving billions in healthcare costs and improving millions of lives."
This year’s NHS birthday coincides with the 100th anniversary of the first ever dietetic department, which was established in 1924 at The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.
As part of our continued commitment to provide excellent membership value, we are delighted to be launching our new Avoidance Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) Specialist Sub-Group.
Food and nutrition experts at the BDA investigate the accuracy and support offered by Artificial Intelligence on key nutrition topics, and whether it’s possible to skip a trip to a healthcare professional altogether.
The BDA Awards and Honours for 2023/24 were presented to the most deserving members of the dietetic workforce at Birmingham’s prestigious Council House this week. The event brought together the great and the good and was the perfect setting for an afternoon of celebrating and networking.
Professor Simon Langley-Evans has received the Honorary Associate honour, in recognition of his outstanding personal commitment to education, research and publishing in nutrition and dietetics.
