Getting The Most Out of Your BDA Membership With Caroline Bovey

In today’s episode, we’re putting the focus on British Dietetic Association (BDA) membership and specifically the benefits it has for its member dietitians. With over 80% of all HCPC registered dietitians being members of the BDA, you might be one of many dietitians who renew their membership year on year. But are you getting the most out of it? In this episode, I’m delighted to be joined by returning guest, Caroline Bovey, who is the Chair of the British Dietetic Association. Listen in as we bring you a one stop shop recap of the resources available with your BDA membership. As an HCPC registered Dietitian, who has been practicing for 20 years, Caroline has practice experience in acute hospital settings, community rehabilitation, and more latterly a Public Health role. Caroline was appointed to the role of Chair of the British Dietetic Association in 2018 and is the outgoing chair of the Association having completed nearly 6 years in the role. Throughout this time Caroline has been instrumental in leading a Governance review and implementation phase for the Association. As a strong advocate for the benefits of Professional Association membership Caroline advocates for greater diversity within the profession, and for opportunities that support to advance the science and practice of dietetics, and challenges the Board regularly to work creatively within a strong governance framework to advance the Association and the profession. Throughout her time as Chair Caroline has sought to ensure that the governance framework supports the needs of the profession in all aspects of practice. Caroline qualified as a Dietitian in Cardiff, Wales in 2004 and has Master’s Degree in Post Compulsory Education. In 2016 Caroline was awarded a BEM for Services to Equality in NHS Wales. Show Notes: Caroline’s Twitter: @CarolineBoveyRD BDA’s Instagram: @bda_dietitians BDA’s Twitter: @BDA_Dietitians