We are excited to announce our upcoming study day and would like to invite you to join the committee for a face-to-face event in London, followed by an Afternoon Tea Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the HIV Care Specialist Group.

We will be joined by Shola Oladipo providing a teaching session on Cultural Humility. Shola is a registered Dietitian and member of the British Dietetic Association (BDA) with over 25 years of experience working across the National Health Service & in the nutrition industry. She is also a doctoral researcher at the university of Coventry studying health and faith interactions in the Black African – Caribbean church community.

Shola is the pioneer for Food for Purpose. Food for Purpose is a new exciting initiative about eating, living & functioning purposefully. Their aim is to educate and support BAME communities, especially faith groups; by translating key health messages around 'prevention and management'; into culturally relevant, practical and understandable education modules.

The HIV Care Specialist Group will be launching our updated competencies with an interactive workshop, followed by an update on the recent BHIVA conference from our co-chairs.

We will also have a talk on Weight Management, exploring the impact of ART choices on weight and metabolic health. This talk is sponsored by Gilead Sciences, Ltd and will be presented by Dr. Graeme Moyle & Dr Daniella Chilton

Dr Moyle is currently the Director of HIV Research Strategy at the Chelsea & Westminster Hospital; and Dr Chilton is a Consultant in HIV medicine and genitourinary medicine at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust.

In the afternoon, we will celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the BDA HIV Care Group, looking at the history of ‘DHIVA’ and its achievements, and the impact that dietitian’s can have on the lives of people living with HIV. There will also be an opportunity for networking.

We look forward to seeing you at the event

Committee Members of the BDA HIV Specialist Group

Lunch will be provided. The event will be sponsored by Gilead Sciences, Ltd

BDA HIV Care group Study day and Anniversary Celebration