An NIHR development programme supporting senior researchers to strengthen their research leadership skills and progress their careers, with applications open until 7 October 2026.
Lisa Williams has been recognised with the BDA Professional Achievement Honour for her outstanding personal commitment and exceptional contributions to the profession over 10 years as a public health dietitian.
Today it has been announced that Robbie Butler, Lagan Valley Ulster Unionist Party member (MLA), has been selected as the new health minister for Northern Ireland.
There are many different tests available to diagnose food allergy or food intolerance. It can be difficult to know which are reliable or based on science. This fact sheet will look at the tests available and whether they are evidence-based.
Carbohydrates are a key nutrient along with proteins and fats in a healthy and balanced diet. Foods that contain carbohydrates also provide us with energy, vitamins, minerals and fibre, which are important for health.
Ajithkumar Puthentheruvil Anantharaman outlines how an MDT containing a senior dietetic first contact practitioner is helping patients with knee osteoarthritis.
Dr Alan Kennedy speaks to Dr Tilly Spurr about her fascinating career path from investment banking in 1990s London to working in education and sport – alongside running a thriving coffee-roasting business.
The BDA welcomes the news that Public Health Wales, with support from Life Sciences Hub Wales, has been awarded £8 million of grant funding from Innovate UK to develop innovative weight management services in Wales.
CSO is introducing a new grants management system which will replace the current email based application process going forward. The software is used by other funders so should have a familiar feel to some applicants. Applicants will be able to submit and manage their applications from the pre-award stage through to post-award and completion of the award stages. All grant and capacity building applications must be submitted using the forms available on the grants management system and should not be submitted using the old electronic forms.
Every September, the BDA Trade Union attends the TUC Congress, as it serves the opportunity to raise and discuss issues affecting members with the wider trade union movement.
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.
We're celebrating five years of partnership with Raisio (the makers of Benecol) - a commercial partner that truly champions the dietetic profession and actively invests in the educational ecosystem.
