bda_arfidsubgroup

BDA ARFID Sub-Group of the Mental Health Specialist Group

[bda_arfidsubgroup @BDA_ARFID]

We're shaping the agenda for our annual study event, and we would like your input!

What topics, challenges, or innovations around ARFID would you love to see covered?

Pop your ideas in the comments below.

[BDA Mental Health Specialist Group @Dietitians_MHG]

In collaboration with an MSc Dietetics student we're conducting research exploring nutritional screening in inpatient mental health and LD settings.
MH & LD RDs: Please scan the below QR code or follow the link to read more & take part in our short survey!
https://t.co/vwQWFgaOJl

[bda_arfidsubgroup @BDA_ARFID]

The 2025 Research Symposium will be held on Wednesday 3 December in Birmingham and abstract submissions will be open from April to August.

We know lots of our members are carrying out incredible research, and we'd love to see you there.

Find out more on the BDA website.

[bda_arfidsubgroup @BDA_ARFID]

Celebrating World Autism Acceptance Month this April!

[bda_arfidsubgroup @BDA_ARFID]

We've been busy over the last year creating resources to support your clinical practice in working with individuals with ARFID.

Keep a look out for the NEW ARFID Dietetic Toolkit launching very soon!

Find all these (plus more committee endorsed resources) on our BDA webpage.

[bda_arfidsubgroup @BDA_ARFID]

Members you should now have received a link to a short & quick survey asking you for your views on our key resources and sub-group offerings. What you say has the biggest impact on what we do! You have until 19th March to submit this form. Thank you!

[bda_arfidsubgroup @BDA_ARFID]

This year, Eating Disorders Awareness week is highlighting how eating disorders can affect anyone. Misconceptions around what eating disorders look like can mean people delay seeking help, decreasing their chances of a full recovery.

[bda_arfidsubgroup @BDA_ARFID]

Facilitated by our Chair, Sian Taylor, & Tanya Rumney, this course is suitable for anyone in the dietetic workforce with supervision responsibilities or considering such a role. It is also valuable for those receiving supervision who want to make the most of sessions.

[Nutrition and Diet Resources UK @NDR_UK]

We have just restocked our ARFID resource due to popular demand!

Visit our shop and 'Prescribe' library to view, Prescribe and order the resource: https://t.co/9Z7VHjbSPs

[bda_arfidsubgroup @BDA_ARFID]

Comment below for the chance to win. The winner will be picked on the 13th February.

More details in the post!

[bda_arfidsubgroup @BDA_ARFID]

To celebrate this years Student Volunteering Week our Social Media Officer Holly tells us what she loves about volunteering for the BDA ARFID Sub-Group.

[bda_arfidsubgroup @BDA_ARFID]

There is a misconception that tube feeding may not be helpful for ARFID patients. Tube feeding can ensure patients meet their nutritional requirements, and can take some of the food related stress away from meal times, which can lead to an increase in the amount of food trialled.

[Sky News @SkyNews]

Cases of a little-known eating disorder called Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) are increasing, with growing numbers of families struggling to access adequate support, charities say

https://t.co/vb4f0IUq54

[BDA Mental Health Specialist Group @Dietitians_MHG]

We're delighted to announce our first webinar of 2025 with two fantastic speakers and a highly requested topic. Dietetic management within restrictive intake self harm (RISH). Free for all of our MHSG members. Sign up here: https://t.co/uKiKeDYQz9

[bda_arfidsubgroup @BDA_ARFID]

Comment below for the chance to win. The winner will be picked on the 13th February.

More details in the post!

[bda_arfidsubgroup @BDA_ARFID]

We've been evaluating some of our most recent BDA classroom courses and it's been great to see the positive impact they are having.

You can book onto the course by going to the event calendar on the BDA website.

[bda_arfidsubgroup @BDA_ARFID]

Check out the new 5 a-day a different way resource in our 'Members Only Resources' section of our ARFID sub group web page.

This resource has been created collaboratively with the BDA Learning Disability sub group.

[bda_arfidsubgroup @BDA_ARFID]

Not long to go until our next Dietitians ARFID sub-group virtual meeting!

Members should have now received an email from [email protected] with the link to join this months meeting.

[bda_arfidsubgroup @BDA_ARFID]

Results for the competition will be drawn at random on 2nd January. The survey has been emailed to attendees and closes on 31st December 2024.

[bda_arfidsubgroup @BDA_ARFID]

We’re evaluating the impact that attending the ARFID BDA study day may have had.

We’re asking attendees to complete a short survey which evaluates impact across several areas, and as a thank you, you could be in with a chance to win one of the new NDR ARFID resource packs.