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British Dietetic Association (BDA)
The BDA is the professional association & trade union for UK dietitians.
About British Dietetic Association (BDA)
The British Dietetic Association (BDA) is a professional association and trade union for dietitians in the United Kingdom. The BDA was founded in 1936 and represents more than 12,000 dietitians and dietetic support workers. The BDA head office is in Birmingham, but has members from all four UK nations and some from overseas. Our aims are to: • Advance the science and practice of dietetics and associated subjects; • Promote training and education in the science and practice of dietetics and associated subjects; • Regulate the relations between dietitians and their employer through the BDA Trade Union. The majority of the BDA's members work in the National Health Service; however, approximately one third of the membership work in other sectors, such as education, private industry, private practice and the media. In the UK, 'Dietitian' is a legally protected title. Unlike nutritionists, all dietitians are required to be educated to UK degree level and must be registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC). The BDA Honorary President is Dr Giles Yeo. The Chair is Susan Price and the Chief Executive Officer is Liz Stockley. The BDA became a certified union in 1982; it is affiliated to the Trades Union Congress and the Scottish Trades Union Congress.
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Signals from British Dietetic Association (BDA)
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Presence & Recognition
British Dietetic Association (BDA) is hosting the Elsie Widdowson Lecture on 7 October at Ulster University, Belfast to hear Pauline Douglas at the BDA AGM.
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Research & Knowledge
British Dietetic Association (BDA) media spokesperson Clare Thornton-Wood commented on the rising trend of supplement use and the risks of health advice from unqualified wellness influencers in a recent article published by The Times.
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Research & Knowledge
British Dietetic Association (BDA) Sustainable Diets Specialist Group took a closer look at the transition and its potential impact across healthcare as part of Sustainable September.
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Research & Knowledge
British Dietetic Association (BDA) Scotland published the BDA Scottish Manifesto 2026, which outlines priorities for the Programme for Government.
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Presence & Recognition
British Dietetic Association (BDA) awarded Lisa Williams the Professional Achievement Honour for her outstanding personal commitment and contributions to the profession over 10 years as a public health dietitian
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Presence & Recognition
British Dietetic Association (BDA) is hosting its 2026 Annual General Meeting and Elsie Widdowson Lecture on Wednesday 7 October.
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