Havering Nutrition and dietetics service provides one-to-one dietetic care delivered by HCPC registered dietitians, dietetic assistants and administrators. Care can be provided via virtual clinics (telephone or video) and face-to-face clinic appointments, with group education available subject to inclusion criteria. The service aims to improve health by translating scientific information about food into practical dietary advice across the lifespan. It offers: • Assessment and management for dietetic-related conditions for both adults and children who meet service criteria • Group education sessions for weight reduction (Tier 2 weight management service), pulmonary rehabilitation, and lipid lowering • Structured group education for diabetes (Dose Adjustment For Normal Eating (DAFNE) for adults with type 1 diabetes; Diabetes Education and Self Management for Ongoing and Newly Diagnosed (DESMOND) for adults with type 2 diabetes) • Appointments at various clinical sites; home visits are available for housebound patients • MUST training for health professionals. Exclusions include parenteral feeding, oncology patients undergoing treatment, gestational diabetes, palliative patients within three months of end of life, Tier 3 & 4 weight management, certain MUST scores, and select renal/liver disorders or pediatric diabetes/eating disorders. Referrals are accepted via GP (Elemental), urgent referral pathways, and referrals through a single point of access (SPA) by email from consultants, GP practices and other healthcare professionals. Opening times are Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm. Contact: haveringdietitians@nelft.nhs.uk; Tel: 0300 300 1783.
Categories:
Health advice
Healthy lifestyle
Information and advice
Managing a long-term health condition
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Who can refer:
Professional referrals only