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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.

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.

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.

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 trib.al/Tbqn1q2

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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: eventbrite.co.uk/e/dietetic-man…

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.

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.

We have just restocked our ARFID resource due to popular demand! Visit our shop and 'Prescribe' library to view, Prescribe and order the resource: bit.ly/4i9I2Xv

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.

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.

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!

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.

Celebrating World Autism Acceptance Month this April!

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.

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! app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/teesside/exp…

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.