A day in the life of a First Contact Dietitian
In this article, we hear what a day might look like as a First Contact Dietitian.
The importance of personalised health resources
Louise Pritchard, BDA Chief Operating Officer, has joined Nutrition and Diet Resources UK as a Director and Trustee. In this blog she explains why she has joined the Board and why she is passionate about personalised resources across health and social care.
5-step road map to practice for First Contact Dietitians
Health Education England (HEE) with support from the BDA have produced a Roadmap to Practice for first contact dietitians (FCDs). This follows on from dietitians (along with other AHP colleagues) being added to the GP contract in 2020.
Dementia and Older People's Mental Health - Guidance for Primary Care Networks and Care Homes
A guidance document created by NHS South East Clinical Delivery and Networks, which outlines the EHCH model and the MDT team that can support care homes and residents in relation to dementia and mental health.
The impact of dietitians in the multidisciplinary practice team within primary care
A project looking at dietetic-led care in general practice has found that dietitians can support high-quality, patient-centred care in the primary care setting.