Who we are
What are dietitians?
Dietitians are qualified and regulated health professionals that
use the most up-to-date public health and scientific research on
food, health, and disease. They translate this research into
practical guidance to enable people to make appropriate lifestyle
and food choices.
Dietitians are the only nutrition professionals to be regulated
by law, and are governed by an ethical code to ensure that they
always work to the highest standard.
(British Dietetic Association)
What we do
We have a team of dietitians that see patients during their
hospital stay, and also dietitians who support in outpatient
clinics. They help those who are unwell or have just had surgery to
eat well and meet their nutritional needs during illness. This may
involve helping people by advising nourishing foods and drinks,
oral nutritional supplements and in some cases this may involve
tube feeding or intravenous nutrition.
Nutrition in Cancer clinic
The dietitian in this clinic can give you tailored and practical
advice to help you manage any dietary concerns relating to your
cancer, cancer treatment or longer term treatment side effects.
This might include:
- concerns about your weight
- gastrointestinal symptoms e.g. diarrhoea, constipation, wind,
bloating and pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy
- eating when you have a stoma
- eating well when you are living with cancer and beyond
We can offer one-to-one appointments via a video call or over
the telephone.
How can I be referred to the dietitian?
Ask your health care professional to refer you (e.g. nurse,
cancer support worker, doctor or GP)
Refer yourself:
Download our self referral form.
Self referral forms are also available at the Cancer Information
and Support Centre on level 4, BHOC or from the Macmillan Centre,
first floor, Weston General Hospital.
If you are an inpatient, your nurse or doctor can refer you.
