The future of dietetics
If there is one thing we know for sure with dietetics, it’s that nothing stands still. There’s always new evidence, new technology, new ways of working, new career paths, new patients and new expectations, to name just a few. This newness can be daunting no matter what stage of your career you are in but it’s also incredibly exciting.
This Dietitians Week we look at what the future might bring, where a career might lead and how we can all support and protect the profession in the years to come.
Along with your favourites from our celebration week, including our daily themes, free resource packs and awards for the best in our profession, we’ll also be exploring some important topics about where we’re going as a workforce and what we can see in our future.
Some of you may remember Future Dietitian 2025, a research project by the BDA and Plymouth University back in 2017. The project’s aim was to ensure the profession remained relevant in a rapidly changing world. We’ll be taking a look at the findings of that report and see where we are at.
We’ll also be asking for your predictions for where we are going, which areas you see your careers developing into and what you are excited for, whether you’ve seen much change over the years or if you are just embarking on your career.
Amidst these times of change, our constant is always the passion and dedication of the dietetic workforce. Our diverse mix of dietitians, sports nutritionists, support workers, educators, researchers, those in industry and those working in very specialist areas as well as many more, continue to maintain exceptional standards, supporting the health of millions of people and advancing this incredible profession. And, for those of you just starting out and in training – what an amazing career you have ahead of you.
Are we ready to embrace the future? Of course we are!
More coming soon...