About the BDA
The British Dietetic Association, established in 1936, is the professional association for dietitians. Its 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.
Our Patron
In 1983 Her Majesty the Queen honoured the Association by graciously accepting an invitation to grant her Patronage to The British Dietetic Association.
The Association
The Association aims to: inform, protect, represent, and support its 6500+ members. Most are qualified dietitians holding a degree or postgraduate diploma recognised for Registration by the Health Professions Council.
- Joining the British Dietetic Association
- Annual Report 2010: as printed in Dietetics Today (2.21Mb Acrobat file).
- Strategic Plan for 2009 – 2012.
- Memorandum and Articles of the Association (revised June 2010).
- Bylaws: membership bylaws, postal ballot bylaws, and elections bylaws.
- BDA General and Education Trust
- BDA Honorary Chairman - 1936 to present day
- BDA Presidents since inception
- Ibex Award for Professional Achievement
- Fellowship of the British Dietetic Association