Our service is run by a dietitian and is part of the Nutrition Service.
We provide nutritional advice and support for children and young adults under the age of 19 with dietary or nutritional concerns. These could include:
You will also have the opportunity to share any concerns you may have with us. Discussions will focus on your current diet and look at your growth, and any advice given will take your individual needs into account. We may also take your body composition measurements.
Your appointment will be at the outpatient clinic at Chailey Clinical Services. When you arrive, our receptionist will check we have your correct details and show you where to wait for your appointment. The clinic nurse will meet you and take you to the clinic room.
Appointments are 40 minutes per person. If siblings are also referred, we try to book a double appointment for your convenience.
You are welcome to bring a carer, mealtime assistant, or anyone else you would like to be there.
After your appointment, a report will be sent to you, your paediatrician, GP, nurse, and anyone else in your team who is directly involved in your diet and nutrition.
During your appointment, you will see the following members of our team:
Please bring your Child Health Record with you if it's available.
Before the clinic you'll be sent a 3-day food diary which we'd like you to complete as accurately as possible. This will help us see if your diet contains the right amount of nutrients required for your growth and development.
You'll be sent a pre-clinic checklist to fill in which will provide essential information about your feed, equipment, and your tolerance to the feed. If you eat and drink as well, you may also be sent a 3-day food diary.
Both the 3-day food diary and pre-clinic checklist will need to be returned at least 1 week before the appointment date to allow time for the information to be processed and calculations made. A prepaid envelope will be provided, addressed directly to the dietician, to speed up this process.
All arrangements associated with your feed delivery company and GP prescription will be taken care of after the clinic by the dietitian.
We'll also liaise with your local dietitian and other health professionals involved in your care.
As a young person who attends Chailey Heritage Foundation the dietetic clinic is open to any families who require support. Your child’s designated Paediatrician will be able to support with a referral to this service.
You can also get involved by engaging with our service's social media accounts by helping with the latest fundraisers and events.
If you need advice about our services, facilities or staff, or would like to make a comment, please contact Patient Advice and Liaison Services (PALS).
You can contact PALS by the following:
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