The dietetics department promote and support the health of people, and contribute to the recovery of health by means of good nutrition.

The department has 3 full-time and 2 part-time dietitians as well as 6 technical staff.

Services offered:

• Outpatient Clinics including general diabetes, gestational diabetes, general rehabilitation & healthy eating, which caters for a variety of conditions requiring nutritional intervention
• Group Education Sessions for people with diabetes and weight reduction and to various community groups, including NESB.
• Provide information and support to both Inpatients and outpatients with regards to their dietary needs.
• Source of nutritional information for the general public

Client Group

Outpatient clinics cover all age groups, according to referral. Individuals with a whole range of nutrition related diseases, including Obesity, malnutrition, Diabetes, CHD, swallowing and eating difficulties, Renal failure, etc.

Hours of operation:

The Dietetics department is open from 8:30a.m to to 5:30 p.m Monday to Friday. The patient meal service is open 7 days a week from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm . Outpatient's Clinics operates on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9.00 am to 4.00 p.m.

Eligibility or entry criteria

• Patients must have a Doctors referral to attend any of the outpatient clinics.
• For Inpatients referrals from a medical officer, nursing staff and allied health are accepted.

Is there translated information for clients

Yes: We have Educational Resources for Diabetes Education in the following languages: Arabic, Italian, Spanish and Vietnamese. There are also translated resources in Spanish for CHD and Healthy eating during pregnancy.

Language services provision

There is a significant number of bilingual staff within the department. This includes Arabic, Spanish and Italian speaking dietitians. Cambodian, Turkish and Croatian amongst the support staff.