Specialist Dieticians
We are a group of dietitians covering the city and county within the City and South locality.
Our service is for adults over 18 with a confirmed diagnosis of an Intellectual Disability, sometimes called a Learning Disability. We work closely with other health professionals and social care.
What we can help with
We provide dietetic support to adults and older people with intellectual disabilities, including those who:
- Are being considered for feeding tubes (such as people with severe difficulty swallowing, who are unable to meet their nutritional needs orally, who have very low BMI and those with deteriorating conditions
- Already have feeding tubes
- Have Prader Willi Syndrome or metabolic conditions whose needs are best met by Learning Disability Specialist Dieticians and for whom there is no long-term alternative
- Have grade 3 and 4 pressure sores
- Have a BMI less than 17kg/m² (severely underweight)
- Have unintentionally lost 4kg or more in weight in the last 3 months
- Have dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) and there are nutritional concerns
How to refer
To make a referral or for general enquiries, there is a single point of access (SPA) multi-disciplinary team.
Telephone: 0300 303 1930
Email: IDDReferrals@nottshc.nhs.uk
Service opening hours
9am to 5pm Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays).
Please be aware that we are a very small team and are often out of the office. If we are unavailable please leave a message and someone will get back to you as soon as possible.
Help in a crisis
Crisis line: 0808 196 3779
The crisis line is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to people of all ages.
If you’re in a mental health crisis, call the crisis line anytime of the day or night, and we can arrange for you to speak with a mental health professional. We can also advise you about other services, which can help you.
The crisis line is operated by local health workers. Don't worry, they will help you get the right support.
For other medical advice and support contact your GP or visit NHS 111.
Information for health professionals
How to refer someone to this service
To refer someone to the Intellectual Disability Specialist Dietetics team you should request a referral form via the IDD Single Point of Access on 0300 303 1930 or IDDReferrals@nottshc.nhs.uk
Lead clinician
Phil Roberts
IDD Dietitian and Team Lead
Service commissioned by Nottingham City and South of County Clinical Commissioning Groups.
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