The BDA regularly works with commercial companies on a range of activities which usually fall into the below categories. The sections below help you find out more.
Current Projects
We partner with external organisations on projects where shared aims exist to create more impact. We'd love to hear about your projects too or if you're interested in one of our other programmes.
Current BDA projects seeking partnerships include:
- The BDA Awards in July
- The Research Symposium event in December
Plus:
BDA Work Ready
www.bdaworkready.co.uk The BDA has a national network of accredited workplace specialist dietitians, who offer a range of interventions in corporate, manufacturing, construction, retail and healthcare settings.
Current projects seeking partnership include:
- Expansion of a pilot to support key workers in education
- Rolling evidence review update on workforce nutrition
- Manager training on workforce nutrition
If you are interested in working with us on these initiatives please email workready@bda.uk.com
Corporate membership
An annual corporate membership with the BDA is for organisations who work with the BDA more strategically and want to demonstrate support for the profession. These relationships also publicly acknowledge the role which external organisations play in helping the BDA to achieve its aims and the delivery of our strategic plan.
We offer membership at two levels:
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Strategic Partner - Works for organisations seeking high level insights and ongoing support. The package is designed to meet medium and long term shared objectives with the BDA.
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Key Supporter - Works for organisations looking to create a regular touch-point with the BDA and show commitment to our members.
For your invitation to join the UK's largest association of food and nutrition professionals, speak to Jo Lewis, Partnerships Manager. Contact: Tel 0121 2008030, E-mail j.lewis@bda.uk.com
Find out about our current corporate members.
Consultancy & insights
NPD and innovation has to be 100% targetted to meet future demand. BDA consultancy and insights services will give you a direct line to leaders in the field via round table meetings or surveys.
Round table meetings
Our round table meetings recruit up to 8 dietitians from across the diverse fields of practice to feed into your strategic planning and communications. We work with you on the agenda design, participant recruitment and facilitation to ensure a productive and enjoyable session for everyone.
These meetings are being delivered online currently and will ensure you gather insights from our expert BDA members to tap into their wealth of knowledge and create better products or services for patients and the public. They are often written up for our in-house magazine Dietetics Today. Contact us to discuss your needs.
"A big thank you for helping arrange the participants to this meeting. It was very fruitful and gave much insights. The participants were excellent, really motivated to attend and engage.
Medical Affairs Manager, Nutricia.
Contact us for advice on this service via partnerships@bda.uk.com
Medical Affairs Manager, Nutricia
A big thank you for helping arrange the participants to this meeting. It was very fruitful and gave much insights. The participants were excellent, really motivated to attend and engage.
Sponsorship
The BDA has a range of commercial sponsors - organisations who attend the BDA's events, advertise in ‘Dietetics Today’ or use the BDA’s digital platforms including the website. Please visit our pages on events and advertising or contact partnerships@bda.uk.com to find out more.
Endorsement
Endorsement is a process whereby CPD learning activities and internal/external documents can gain a mark of quality from the BDA.
Document endorsement
In gaining endorsement from the BDA, the provider will benefit from:
- Quality assurance that the document is evidence based, peer reviewed and considered appropriate for document endorsement by the BDA.
- The use of the BDA endorsement logo for the duration of the endorsement. This logo can be used on the document produced.
- Added value for the target audience that the document has a quality badge by the BDA, a recognised mark of quality.
- Reassurance for consumers and health professionals that the information contained in the document is evidence based and in-line with current good practice.
For full details and an application form please visit our Document Endorsement page.