A dedicated webinar series on diversifying dietetics covering EDI.
The diversifying dietetics webinar series has been created to raise awareness and share knowledge with the intention of supporting us all to be part of an informed and inclusive dietetic workforce.
If you have a topic you would like to present on as part of the series we would love to hear from you please email [email protected]
Free for BDA members, non members can register for £50.00
Queering Dietetics for Liberatory Practice
Thursday 5 June - 12.30pm - 1.30pm
Lucy Aphramor shares some ideas for helping people who feel stuck in their relationship with food, and supporting professionals to integrate social factors. Find out more about the webinar
Sickle Cell Nutrition an Opportunity for Dietitians to be a Visible Force with an Audible Voice
Thursday 19 June - 12.30pm - 1.30pm
Sickle cell nutrition is more than just about pain! In this webinar you will have the opportunity to learn more about the challenges and gaps in managing the diverse nutritional needs of the sickle cell patient population and how dietitians can play a significant role as recognised nutrition and dietetic experts to apply their nutrition knowledge and expertise to improve the dietetic care provision, access and outcomes of this marginalised patient group. Find out more about the webinar
Speaker - Dr Claudine Matthews, registered award-winning Consultant Dietitian and national lead for sickle cell nutrition
Challenging Heteronormativity in Dietetic Education and Beyond
Tuesday 24 June - 12.30pm - 1.30pm
This session focuses on building inclusive spaces for LGBTQ+ people in Dietetic Education and the workforce. We will explore the following:
- An overview of LGBTQ+ demography within the Dietetic workforce
- Lived experiences of LGBTQ+ Dietitians and Dietetic students from recently published qualitative research
- Evidence, frameworks and practical strategies for inclusive learning environments and workplaces with a focus on LGBTQ+ Dietitians
Speakers - Dale Rees RD, Senior Lecturer in Health Sciences (Dietetics and Nutrition) at London Metropolitan University and Dorothy Balhatchet (she/her), Lecturer in Dietetics, University of Reading
Find out more about the webinar