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Acute Paediatric Dieticians

Description

Service Description

This is a service for children and young people with multiple food allergies, severe faltering growth and/or who are morbidly obese (+3.5 S.D’s). A

The Nutrition and Dietetic Service delivers services to residence in Tower Hamlets and consists of a team of dietitians, nutritionists and dietetic support workers. We are part of a wider team of dietitians working across Barts Health.

We provide evidence based information on food and nutrition related issues. This is either through the promotion of good eating habits or in the dietetic treatment of diseases and disorders.

We work within a wide variety of settings across the borough including in schools, patients’ homes, the local authority and voluntary and community groups.

We are experts in diet and nutrition and therefore encourage health professionals in Tower Hamlets to contact us for advice on any nutritional matter.

Suitable for ages

Age of Users
To 18

Costs

Cost
Free

Questions & Answers

Can Families Self-Refer To The Service?
Yes
Do You Have A Waiting List?
No
Do You Have Child Protection Policies And Procedures
Yes
Eligibility - Can The Service Be Accessed By Extended Family Members Or Carers
Yes
Has A Service Description?
Yes

Further Information

Provider Type
Health Services
Suitable For
Other Special Educational Needs/ Disability
Delivery Channels
In Person Office / Premises
Referral Criteria
None (Self-referral) Via Gp Or Other Health Professional