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Nutrition and Dietetics (Wiltshire)

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We help adults and children to improve their overall health and quality of life through nutrition and dietary support. Our service provides advice to people with a wide range of nutrition related conditions, such as malnutrition, Coeliac Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Diabetes, food intolerances and allergies, as well as tube feeding.

About the team

Our team of registered dietitians (RDs) offer professional, evidence-based guidance on diet and nutrition.

The team is made up of adult and children’s dietitians, and dietetic assistants. We also offer placements for dietetic students. This is your choice, and we'll ask you if you're happy for a student to be present at your appointment.

We support adults and young people to better understand how nutrition can support their condition and improve their quality of life.

If we are not the right service, we will try to help you find the right place to go.

Who this service is for

We can usually help if:

  • You or your child have been struggling with unintentional weight loss or growth concerns
  • You regularly feel bloating, diarrhoea, constipation, heartburn or serious discomfort after eating due to Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  • You have a gastrointestinal condition (like Coeliac Disease, Diverticular Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease or food intolerances)
  • You or your child needs support with your/their feeding tube at home
  • Your child has specific nutrition issues like an allergy to cow’s milk protein or slower than expected growth and weight gain
  • Your child is struggling with food restriction
  • You have a neurological condition like Motor Neuron Disease, Huntington’s Disease, or a Stroke, which impacts your nutrition

We may not be the right service if:

  • You need help coming up with meal or menu plans
  • You would like to start a prescription for weight loss injections
  • You have or think you might have an eating disorder, e.g. Anorexia nervosa, or Bulimia
  • We don’t see children with Coeliac Disease
  • Your child has a gastrointestinal condition but hasn’t been diagnosed and referred by a paediatrician
  • You live outside the area covered by this service

Getting help from this service

Professional referral only

This service accepts referrals from professionals, including GPs, only. If you're unsure who can refer you, contact us for advice.

Questions and answers

How long do I wait for my first appointment?
We aim to offer you an appointment within 12 weeks of you being referred, or sooner for urgent cases. We understand that waiting can be difficult and we will do our best to see you as soon as we can.
How can I prepare for my first appointment?
You will be asked to fill out a food diary and possibly a symptom evaluation form before your first appointment. This is so that our team can understand the kinds of things you typically eat and how your current diet might be a factor in your nutrition concerns.
What will my appointment look like?
Your first appointment will usually take about 30 minutes and may include speaking about any current conditions you have and medication you take, talking about your current weight and your weight history, going over your typical diet and lifestyle, speaking about any nutrition problems, or symptoms you have and setting personal goals to support you to meet your nutritional aim.
Can I bring someone to my appointment with me?
Yes, we understand that there can be a lot of information to remember during appointments. You are welcome to bring a family member or close friend if that will help make you more comfortable. They may also help remind you of any questions you wanted to ask, and help you to remember what we discuss during the appointment.

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