There will be a few of the BDA Food Services team at HCA this year - who will we be catching up with? ☺️

Less than 24 hours until our next free webinar on ultra processed foods
There's still time to register so don't miss out.

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European Food Information Council (EUFIC) BDA Industry Specialist Group BDA Food Services The Food Programme BDA Sustainable Diets Specialist Group Network Health Digest CN Magazine MyNutriWeb

As part of Nutrition and Hydration Week our catering team are hosting meal tasting pop-ups. Highlighting the range of meals, menus and ways we can help patients meet their nutrition & hydration needs! 🍎🍊🍓🥦🥛🧃☕️
#NHWeek2024 N&H Week BDA Food Services London North West University Healthcare

#BDAIndustry #resiliencebuilding

One bit of advice from our panelist’s:
- Louise Durrant (née Wilson) Believe in yourself, you are the expert!
- Belinda Mortell: Don’t get bogged down by the job description or title
- Emily Stuart: be resilient, you can and you are making a difference

Key challenges from our panellists:
- Team structure and making sure nutrition is prioritised
- Being the “no” person (especially with marketing teams!)
- Knowing if you’re still meeting the HCPC guidelines

Great to have some BDA Food Services representation at the #BDAIndustry study day today. The committee have planned such a great day for their first study day and to meet so many other wonderful dietitians from the Food Industry! BDA Industry Specialist Group

Swallowing is a complex process, using many muscles to co-ordinate the movement of food from the mouth, into the stomach. The ability to swallow safely is vital for adequate nutrition and hydration.

#NHWeek2024 #dysphagia #IDDSI British Dietetic Association Imperial People 💙 BDA Food Services

Nutrition & Hydration Week 2024 is here!

To celebrate, we are promoting our new Nutrition & Hydration at Mealtimes Policy and all week we will showcase the elements of this policy.

#NHWeek2024 #foodallergy #dysphagia #dementia British Dietetic Association Imperial People 💙 BDA Food Services

Looking forward to this! As the conversations around 'UPF' continue to dominate the headlines, it is crucial that Dietitians educate themselves on the evidence behind the claims so that we can respond to the individuals & groups we work with appropriately. Bravo BDA Public Health Specialist Group

So proud and delighted that ⁦Prue Leith⁩ will be attending the NHS 4Nations Chef Showcase at the ⁦Hotel, Restaurant & Catering⁩ ⁦Hospital Caterers Association⁩ - on the same day, the Healthcare Chefs Knowledge Book will be launched ⁦⁦𝚃𝚑𝚎 𝙲𝚑𝚎𝚏𝚜’ 𝙵𝚘𝚛𝚞𝚖®🍽⁩ ⁦Sophie's Legacy⁩

Sign up for our next webinar - Enhancing Food Service in Mental Health Settings. We can't wait to dig deeper into this topic and hear from other professionals working in this area. Information can be found in the link below or DM us here with any questions!

Study day tickets going fast, have you got yours yet?

📈What? Expert speakers, panel discussions & networking
🕐 When? 14th March ‘24
📍 Where? BDA Offices, Birmingham
👥 Who? RDs, RD2Bs and nutrition professionals working in industry

If not, book here: bda.uk.com/events/calenda…

Webinar Alert! 'Enhancing Food Service in Mental Health Settings'. We are delighted to invite you to an insightful webinar dedicated to revolutionizing food service provision in MH settings. Find out more & secure your place for Thursday 21st March here: eventbrite.com/e/enhancing-fo…

Hello - do any dietitians have any SOPs/guidance around patients ordering takeaways into inpatient hospital settings? Thanks - please share British Dietetic Association BDA Food Services BDA Mental Health Specialist Group

Health and social care caterers are invited to have some fun at N&H Week 2024 in a new competition in association with Love British Food, celebrating Afternoon Tea hefma.co.uk/news/have-fun-…

Missed out on our 2023 British Dietetic Association accredited course in Advancing Practice in Food Service Dietetics? Fear not - we have released our 2024 dates and there's a cost saving to be had if you book before March 1st. DM with any questions! bda.uk.com/practice-and-e…

📣 Calling all UK Registered Dietitians!
😌Would you like to be more mindful at work?
👩🏻‍🎓Are you interested in taking part in my research study?
Click the link to find out more... 👇🏼app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/nottingham/t…

It's #FibreFebruary ! Have you checked out our #fibre food fact sheet? It aims to give patients an overview as to why it's important in your diet & the foods that will ensure you're getting the recommended intake 🍞 🥜

Read it here: buff.ly/3SxsDVy

📢Good news for all Hospital Caterers Association members who haven't booked their places at the #HCAForum yet - we have extended the early bird discounted rates until Friday 9 February.

Visit hcaforum.co.uk to take a look at this year's programme and book your places.