Who We Are:
We are a team of registered paediatric dietitians, specialising in nutrition for those aged 0-18 years across Luton and South Bedfordshire
What We Provide:
- Virtual (video or telephone) and face to face community clinics or home visits in special circumstances. Parent/Carer attendance at all appointments is compulsory.
- Training updates and support on appropriate prescribing of nutritional supplements/specialist milk formula to GP practices and those working in children’s services.
- Conduct GP audits to monitor local prescribing of paediatric oral nutritional supplements and specialist formulas
- Involved in the development and review of local prescribing guidelines
- Educational group sessions on particular conditions, such cow’s milk protein allergy and feeding difficulties.
- Resources for the condition/issues discussed which can be accessed in a variety of ways
Our Team:
Emma Cronly-Dillon – Paediatric Team Lead and Prescribing Support Dietitian
Eva Griffiths - Specialist Community Paediatric Dietitian
Andrea Fines – Specialist Community Paediatric Dietitian
Lisa De’Ath – Specialist Paediatric & Prescribing Support Dietitian
Francesca Mercer – Advanced Specialist Dietitian & Team Lead for Home Enteral Tube Feeding
Alison Longstaff - Advanced Specialist Paediatric Dietitian for Home Enteral Tube Feeding and Children with Special needs
Tegen Evans - Advanced Specialist Paediatric Dietitian for Home Enteral Tube Feeding and Children with Special needs
Feedback from Service Users:
’ Extremely helpful and empathetic’ (Feb 2021)
‘Excellent communication and service’ (March 2021)
‘Excellent Service’ (July 2021)
‘Outstanding support and the option of always getting in touch if/when we had concerns’ (July 2021)
‘Service was very good and effective and I felt all my questions and concerns were addressed.’ (June 2021