Dietetics

Our dietetic service consists of dietitians and dietetic assistants.

Dietitians are qualified and regulated health professionals that interpret of the science of nutrition to improve health and treat diseases and conditions. Dietitians assess, diagnose, and treat nutritional problems by educating and giving practical, personalised advice to patients, carers, and colleagues.

How to get help

Community

Referrals are accepted for adults aged 18 and above with a Doncaster GP.

Referrals are only accepted for nutrition support:

• oral nutrition support, for example, fortified food, additional snacks and sip feeds
• enteral tube feeding, the delivery of a nutritionally complete feed directly into the gut via a tube

Patients cannot self-refer but can be referred by a healthcare professional such as GP or nurse or registered care home manager. We offer clinic appointments, home visits, phone, and video appointments.

Inpatient

Referrals are accepted for adults aged 18 and above and who are under the care of RDaSH Rotherham or Doncaster inpatient units.

Referrals are only accepted for nutrition support:

• oral nutrition support, for example, fortified food, additional snacks and sip feeds
• enteral tube feeding, the delivery of a nutritionally complete feed directly into the gut via a tube

Patients cannot self-refer but can be referred by a healthcare professional such as doctor or nurse.

Contact dietetics

Patient information

Our resources are aimed at patients, carers and healthcare professionals.

Please access our website for detailed booklets and information sheets on oral nutrition support, how to reduce malnutrition and weight loss, and nutrition in specific conditions such as dementia and swallowing problems, please access our malnutrition and food first website (opens in a new window).

Please access our website for information on enteral nutrition support, feeding tubes, nursing service and training (opens in a new window).

Our training for 24-hour community care providers (opens in a new window).

Plan your journey

If you use public transport, the Traveline journey planner provides information about what services and times are available.

Page last reviewed: October 16, 2024
Next review due: October 16, 2025