The Paediatric Dietitians are qualified allied health care professionals that assess, diagnose and treat nutritional problems in children. A service is provided at Heartlands, Solihull and Good Hope Hospital which includes outpatient clinics and inpatients. We cover a wide range of specialities which include diabetes, cystic fibrosis, allergy, neonates, home enteral feeding, and weight management. We work with all members of the multidisciplinary team to provide holistic care for our patients. We also provide student training and education training sessions to other health care professionals.
Contact details
Heartlands, Good Hope and Solihull Hospital 0121 424 1674
Other websites
www.bda.uk.com – The British Dietetic Association – General information regarding dietitians, see ‘Food Facts’ sections for specific dietary information.
www.coeliac.org.uk – Coeliac UK information for people diagnosed with Coeliac Diease and requiring a gluten free diet.
www.bliss.org.uk – BLISS for premature and Special Care babies, includes information on weaning premature babies.
www.diabetes.org.uk – Diabetes UK information for children and adults with diabetes.
www.cftrust.org.uk – Cystic Fibrosis Trust information for children and adults with Cystic Fibrosis.
www.allergyuk.org/ – Allergy UK information for children and adults with allergies including food allergies.
www.nhs.uk/start4life – support with infant feeding and weaning
www.healthystart.nhs.uk – information on healthy start vitamins and vouchers
