Department Name:
Dietetics and Nutrition Department
These services are also delivered through the Sarcopenia Clinic
Department Location:
RH - Near ophthalmology
Timings (clinic, office etc.):
Dietitian duties : 6:30 - 14:30
Clinic type & time on below table :
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RH Dietitian Clinic
- General Clinic
- Booked Clinic
- Every Sunday
- Time : 08:00-11:00 Am
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RH Dietitian Sarcopenia Clinic
- Specialized Clinic - MDT
- Booked Clinic
- Every Thursday
- Time : 08:00-14:00 Pm
What services do you offer:
RH Dietetics Department - Clinical services
The clinical dietetic department plays a crucial role in the healthcare system by working closely with other healthcare professionals, such as physicians, nurses, and pharmacists, to develop personalized nutrition plans for patients. These plans are tailored to meet the specific dietary needs and medical conditions of each individual.
The primary goal of the clinical dietetic department is to optimize the nutritional status of patients and promote overall health and well-being through evidence-based nutrition interventions. It is also important to note that everyone's nutritional needs may vary based on factors such as age, sex, activity level, and underlying health conditions. Consulting with a clinical dietitian can provide personalized guidance tailored to individual needs.
All patients admitted to hospital are screened for malnutrition and those at risk are referred to the Dietitian for nutritional support.
Patients receiving nutritional support while they are in hospital will be followed up after discharge to review their progress.
The Clinical Services Dietetics Department provides a wide range of functions, including:
- Nutritional Assessment
- Medical Nutrition Therapy
- Monitoring and Follow-up
- Collaboration with Healthcare Team
- Nutrition Counseling
- Patient Education
What we do:
- Aim to meet a patient’s daily requirements of all nutrients
- Offer nutritional support ranging from general advice about healthy eating, Prescribe nutritionally high energy dense drinks/puddings where intake remains low following initial dietary therapy. Occasionally some patients will require specialist help including tube feeding methods.
- Provide appropriate information for food and fluid texture modifications based on recommendations by a Speech and Language Therapist (SALT) following a swallow assessment
Whom to contact:
RH Dietitian office Number: 44395113 /44393655
Department secretary Number: 40253295
What patients need to bring in order to access your services:
A Consultation referral
What message you want to send for your patients:
To follow dietitian guideline and keep on contact with dietitian
Education materials for patients and their families:
We have different education material for example (verbal, sample and handout) given for the patient
Information about discharge process from your services:
The discharge process from dietetics services refers to the steps taken to ensure that patients receive ongoing support and resources after completing their dietetic treatment or program. A well-planned discharge process can help patients maintain their health and nutrition goals, prevent readmissions, and improve overall outcomes.
