BDA Blogs and member articles

My experience volunteering as a member of the dietetic support workforce

Naomi Asembi reports on a survey of Oxfordshire care homes to evaluate how they manage malnutrition.

Grace Falade looks at the nutritional issues around patients with dementia.

It has been an incredible privilege to serve in this role and to work alongside such passionate, dedicated, and inspiring professionals. I’m immensely proud of what we’ve achieved as a community, and I’d like to share some key highlights.

BDA Public Affairs Officer Alex Ehrlich shares what he learned at the Labour Party Conference and how dietetics can have an impact on the UK's health strategy.

Members of the BDA Sustainable Diets Specialist Group have shared their favourite books to get you clued up this Sustainable September.

Sophia Cornelius considers why food allergens can make it challenging to meet nutritional requirements.

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.

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.