Who we are
We are a team of 10 (a first contact practitioner, specialist enteral feeding nurse and paediatric dietitians) with regular support from two to three bank dietitians.
What we do
We provide specialist nutrition advice for children and their families in one-to-one settings both virtually and face-to-face as well as through online group sessions. We provide dietetic management of faltering growth, weight management, nutritional deficiencies, allergies (including cow’s milk allergy), coeliac disease, IBS and restrictive eating as well as more complex conditions such as IBD and patients who are enterally fed. Referrals are subject to meeting service criteria, see How do you access the service for more information on referrals.
How do you access the service?
Referrals can be made using our online referral form.
You need to be referred by your GP or another qualified healthcare professional (subject to meeting referral criteria). You must be registered with a GP in Kent.
If you feel you need further advice please speak to your child's GP about a possible referral to our Paediatric Dietetics Team. If you are aware that a referral has already been made to us and are concerned about a worsening of the patient's condition, please contact the patient's GP or healthcare professional who made the referral.
Useful resources
The resources have been produced by the Community Dietetics Team.
- Cow’s milk free diet
- How to fortify cow’s milk free diet for children
- How to fortify food for children
- Food jags for restrictive eating
- Managing restrictive eating
With more available for young people on our Adults page.
Bliss feeding
Complementary feeding (weaning) - British Dietetic Association (BDA)
Child feeding guide
Constipation in children (NHS).
Cow's milk allergy
Eatwell guide