As a BDA associate member, and member of the dietetic workforce it is important you understand your personal responsibilities in practice; how you are accountable for the interventions you provide and how to provide good care.
There are specific codes of conduct guidance for the support workforce, which vary by country. Each of these outline the standards, behaviours and attitudes expected of members of the support workforce:
- England: Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers and Adult Social Care Workers
- Scotland: Mandatory Induction Standards and Code of Conduct
- Wales: Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers
BDA Code of Professional Conduct
The Code of Professional Conduct applies to all BDA members who may be dietitians, members of the support workforce and dietetic learners, and applies to all the roles and settings in which they work. It sets out the high standards of behaviour required of BDA members. Members have an obligation to adhere to the standards within this Code.
Read more about your professional obligations as a BDA Associate member
BDA Social Media Guidance for members
This guidance helps members to navigate how to most effectively join social conversations whilst maintaining your professionalism. It includes guidance for members on using various platforms, practical tips and hints on professional approaches with social media, branding guidance for groups and branches and information about product endorsements and ads.
Find out more on using social media