Who we are

The dietetic team are based within multidisciplinary teams across the Trust’s locations.

The dietetic team includes:

• Dietitians
• Dietetic assistants
• Dietetic apprentices

Our aim is to offer effective dietetic treatment for people with mental health conditions.

Working here

In this clip, Garreth, a forensic dietitian, outlines the unique challenges faced in their role, emphasising the difficulty in motivating patients with mental health issues to change their eating behaviours due to restrictive environments, medication side effects, and their mental health focus:

In this clip, Lauren talks about her day working with patients with a variety of dietary needs on the wards:

In this clip, Sylvia highlights the value of interdisciplinary collaboration in mental health care, emphasising the benefits of working closely with psychologists, occupational therapists, and social workers to deliver optimal care to patients: