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Dietitians can now access the latest advice for the dietary treatment of chronic constipation in adults, thanks to new BDA dietary guidelines.

This is a pivotal moment for shaping the future of the NHS dietetic workforce, and we strongly encourage all members and groups to respond. 

We bring together leaders from the food and health sectors to bridge the gap between nutrition and healthcare. Our platform enables collaboration, knowledge sharing, and the development of best practices that advance the future of food and health. Together, we can create lasting, systemic impact.

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.

Learn how intuitive eating helps you build a peaceful, healthy relationship with food and your body. Backed by dietetic insight and evidence.

The BDA is joining forces with Dietitians Australia and Dietitians of Canada to offer members free access to their world-leading dietetic journals.

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.

Health unions are calling on the government to get on with promised direct talks to get wage structures right and deliver pay awards on time.

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.

Dr Rachel Gibson and Georgia Browne explore the potential of Root-to-Tip catering at King’s College London .

When Dean Hargan first attended Pride Cymru, he felt that something important was missing from the festivities – the BDA. So he worked with the BDA office to put that right.

BAPEN would like to invite you to join us in Wales for our annual 2025 conference.

Jennie Brown received an Ibex in 2025 in recognition of her personal commitment and significant contribution in the field of paediatric diabetes dietetics.

On 14 October, the dietetic workforce, along with the 13 other Allied Health Professions (AHPs) are invited to celebrate AHPs Day.

A big congratulations to Ulster University student Nicole Gamble, who has been elected as the new BDA Student Rep. We asked Nicole why she applied for the role and how she hopes to champion the voice of dietetic students over the next year.

After much campaigning over the years, the BDA welcomes the government's recent proposal to ban sales of high-caffeine drinks to under 16s.

This training aims to enhance current practice by, exploring ways of building and strengthening motivation to change and maintaining that throughout the change process.