Dietetics
Outline of service:
The service provides up-to-date information and guidance about childhood nutritional matters to:
1- Children who have a nutritional need and their carers.
2- Professionals in contact with children so that advice given by them to carers/children is based on best practice and is consistent.
We support children and their carers who require a special diet to ensure nutritional needs are met taking into account growth and disease progression. The service works closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team to deliver a holistic approach.
Examples of nutritional issues are food allergies particularly cow’s milk protein allergy/intolerance, selective eating, overweight, underweight and constipation.
We manage the home delivery service for enteral feeding equipment for all children in Sefton who have complex and additional needs.
Contact: Telephone: 01704 395899 Fax: 01704 395880 Mobile: 07879425287
Email: Teresa.Conboy@alderhey.nhs.uk
Address: 52 Hoghton Street, Southport, PR9 0PN.
Opening Times: Monday to Friday 8.30 to 4.30 pm.
Access Criteria: 0-16 years and 19 years in Special Education.
Registered with a Sefton GP.
Referral Form:
Referrals are received from GPs, Community Paediatricians, Hospital Paediatricians, Acute Hospital Dieticians, AHPs, Health Visitors, School Nurses, CAMHS , social worker.
Lead person for enquiries:
Teresa Conboy Community Paediatric Dietitian
Tel 01704 395899.
Last Updated
Last updated: 07/09/2021