Havering Nutrition and dietetics service

Havering Nutrition and Dietetics Service is delivered by HCPC registered Dietitians, Dietetic Assistants and Administrators. The team provides one-to-one care in a variety of formats and can offer virtual clinics by telephone or video, in-person clinic appointments, and group education sessions subject to eligibility. Dietitians translate scientific information about food into practical dietary advice suited to individuals across the lifespan, with the aim of improving health through diet as part of medical treatment. Services include: • Assessment and management of dietetic-related conditions for both adults and children that meet service criteria • Group education sessions (e.g., weight management – Tier 2 program; pulmonary rehab; lipid lowering) • Structured diabetes education (DAFNE for Type 1; DESMOND for Type 2) • Appointments at various clinical sites; home visits for house-bound patients • MUST training for health professionals. Referrals: GP practices and health professionals can refer via the Single Point of Access (SPA) by email; EMIS practices should use Elemental for routine referrals; urgent referrals follow existing pathways. Access to Harper (virtual assistant) is available for appointment management. Exclusions include parenteral feeding, oncology patients during treatment, gestational diabetes, palliative patients within 3 months of end of life, Tier 3/4 weight management, MUST score <2 (with certain conditions accepted), renal and liver disorders under specialist services, eating disorders including ARFID, paediatric diabetes, and paediatric immediate IgE allergies/multiple allergies. Opening times vary; contact details below for queries and referrals.