Service

Dietetics - St Leonards

What does it do?

Dietitians are involved in providing effective, evidence based nutritional assessment, dietary advice and support to patients, their carers and all staff involved in patient care.

Service Delivery Area

St Leonards Community Hospital

What are the service opening times?

Monday Afternoon Monthly

How can I refer?
[For appropriate professional/clinical referrers only - service users please see below]

GP or Health Professional Referral to Dorset HealthCare University Foundation Trust

What functions/treatment and therapies are offered?

Dietetics aim to educate and support those using our service, helping them to achieve their nutritional goals, working in a manner that is centred on the needs of our users.

 

 

Which types of illness/medical condition does the service treat?

The dietetic team covers many specialities, including: Nutrition Support/ Inpatients and Outpatients, Oncology, Paediatrics, Diabetes, Gastroenterology (Coeliac Disease) Coronary Heart Disease and Obesity.

 

Who will I see?

Dietician

As a patient, how do I access services?

Referrals by GP or other health professional to Dorset HealthCare University Foundation Trust

How can I get involved / what support groups are available?

Please contact the Dietetics service on the telephone number below.

Do you have information for Carers?

The dietician can provide appropriate leaflets and information on request.

Where, when and how often are the clinics?

St Leonards Community Hospital Out Patient Department

Monday Afternoon Monthly

Who can I contact to find out more?

Dietetics Service

Telephone: 01202 733323