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.
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.
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.
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.
The BDA’s independent prescribing campaign has opened a call for case studies from members and is inviting dietetic supplementary prescribers to share their experiences of prescribing.
Jennie Brown received an Ibex in 2025 in recognition of her personal commitment and significant contribution in the field of paediatric diabetes dietetics.
The BDA Obesity Specialist Group has been successful in securing supportive funding to create dietary resources for people receiving treatment with obesity management medications.
Dietitians have led the way on a new scheme, adopted by the Welsh Government, that gives more choice and freedom to people receiving gluten-free food on prescription.
BDA member Chloé McMurray recently received a prize at this year’s Dr Falk/Guts UK Awards, for a project improving the nutritional management of pancreatic disease.
