SNDRi and the British Medical Association's Award
29 September 2008
The Scottish Nutrition and Diet Resources Initiative (SNDRi) have won a British Medical Association (BMA) award for 'Do You Want to Stay Fat?' - a resource developed for individuals with learning and communication difficulties.
SNDRi received the prize from Professor Richard Dawkins, Simonyi Professor for the Public Understanding of Science, University of Oxford at a ceremony at BMA House on 9 September.
Professor Sir Charles George, Chairman of the Board of Science for the BMA noted that the reviewing panel applauded its ' ...non-patronising and accessible... ' presentation and content. The dietitians involved in the development of the winning resource said 'We are very pleased that this leaflet has been given a BMA award. The resource enables individuals with a learning and communication difficulties to learn about the complications of obesity in a suitable format and style, and gives them the opportunity to make changes to their diet through informed choice.'
In addition, SNDRi's 'South Asian Iron Deficiency Anaemia' was highly commended (a resource developed from a culturally sensitive perspective and translated appropriately into various South Asian languages) and 'Eat Well, Heal Well' (a food first approach to wound healing) and 'Healthy Eating and Gentle Exercise' (a resource to complement 'Do You Want to Stay Fat?) were commended.
SNDRi's project manager, Dr Leona O'Reilly, said 'We are delighted with the win. This is the first year that SNDRi has entered this competition and we are very pleased that 4 of our 6 entries received an accolade. All of our resources are evidence-based, peer-reviewed, have patient involvement and are considered value for money. We will continue to build on our success as we believe that quality patient information is an integral part of the patient journey.'
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