Bristol people can benefit from direct access to our community based Nutrition and Dietetics Service, which now accepts self-referrals from patients. This means that patients do not have to go to see a GP or other health professional in order to access the service, they can make a direct referral into it themselves instead. Referrals into the service from GPs and other health professionals will continue to be accepted also.
The move to self-referrals encourages greater access to nutrition and dietetic advice from a wider section of the community, and aims to meet the needs of patients.
Our Nutrition and Dietetics Service supports people with health conditions which can be affected by changing food choices and lifestyle. The service is part of our Diabetes & Nutrition Services, (DANS) and is based at John Milton Clinic, Henbury, Bristol.
Our team of specialist dietitians provide support and advice to adult patients and carers with a variety of conditions including diabetes, heart disease, irritable bowel syndrome and coeliac disease. This includes one-to-one counselling, group education, and teaching people about nutrition and health. The service can also support people who are under-nourished, such as those who have a poor appetite.
Our Nutrition and Dietetics Service supports patients in North Bristol, East Bristol and the inner city. It also has a 'Carbohydrate Counting' programme available to patients from all areas of Bristol, who have Type 1 diabetes.
Speaking of the move to accepting self-referrals, Monica Dinnall, our Clinical Lead for Nutrition and Dietetics, said: "It's really great that we are now able to offer patients direct access to our service. This is an encouraging development, and one that will improve access to our service for people in need of nutrition and dietetic support."
For more information on our Nutrition and Dietetics Service, and to download a referral form, click here.
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