In an article about the soaring numbers of children being treated for an eating disorder, The Times highlighted the waiting times some children are having to wait to receive treatment. In response to the article, members of the BDA's Mental Health Specialist Group wrote to the Editor of The Times to highlight the troubles faced across all eating disorder services.
The BDA welcomes Lord Darzi's thorough report on the state of the NHS in England, commissioned by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Wes Streeting.
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.
A big congratulations to April Aslett, who has been elected as the BDA Student Rep 2024/25. April is studying Dietetics at the University of Plymouth and is about to start her final year in September. We asked April why she applied for the role and how she hopes to champion the voice of dietetic students over the next year.
Kyle Kennedy's term as Student Representative for the BDA has come to a close. Here he writes a message of thanks and summarises what he has achieved in the last year.
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 Sports Nutrition Specialist Group answers some common questions about how nutrition affects sports performance, and how Olympians use food for fuel to gain an advantage.
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.
Last month we welcomed Amy to the BDA as our Clinical Leader, a newly created part-time role. Amy is already busy meeting with members and getting a flavour of the challenges and opportunities available.
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.
This guide will help you to transition your baby from an amino acid to an extensively hydrolysed formula. It should be used alongside individualised advice from your dietitian.
