Dietitians
Welcome to the paediatric dietitian’s team at Wirral University Hospital (WUTH). Our team consists of 3 Specialist Paediatric Dietitians, each with their own area of expertise.
We are based at Arrowe Park Hospital and provide children, young people and their families with nutritional support to optimise their growth and development. We cover a number of specialist clinics, working closely with consultants, specialist nurses other healthcare professionals to provide a holistic, patient-centred approach to care, and we are committed to providing compassionate and individualised support to each family we see.
Specialist areas include:
- Allergy
- Coeliac and other gastroenterology
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Diabetes
- Faltering Growth
- Neonatal
We are registered with and regulated by the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC).
We develop resources and guidelines using the most up-to-date public health and scientific research on food, health and disease. Our service also provides advice, support and training for health professionals.
How to access the service
Children and young people must be under the care of a consultant paediatrician at Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH).
Accessing the service is by referral only. Referrals can be made by via cerner, telephone or email.
If you are not under the care of WUTH, please visit Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust Children’s Dietetic service.
Contact details:
Email: wih-tr.paediatricdietitians@nhs.net
Telephone: 0151 604 7491
Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday, 8.30am-4.30pm.
Dietetic appointments:
Booking line: 0151 604 7039 (children’s outpatients)
Useful Links/Information
Milk allergy - British Dietetic Association (BDA)
Iodine - British Dietetic Association (BDA)
Resources | Allergy UK | National Charity
Who We Are - North West Allergy Network (allergynorthwest.nhs.uk)
Webinars on Food Allergy in Children - patientwebinars.co.uk
Lactose Intolerance
Lactose intolerance - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Coeliac
Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic Fibrosis Trust Homepage | CF Trust
General Guidance
All Food Fact pages - British Dietetic Association (BDA)
How to help your child gain weight - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Infant/pre-school
Infants & new mums — First Steps Nutrition Trust
Weaning - Start for Life - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Weaning your premature baby | Bliss
Eatwell Guide (publishing.service.gov.uk)
Reflux
Reflux in babies - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
What is baby reflux? Symptoms and support | Baby & toddler, Feeding articles & support | NCT
Fussy eating
Fussy eaters - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Award-winning tools and support to make mealtimes with children easier | Child Feeding Guide
Eating Well resources — First Steps Nutrition Trust
Fussy eating - Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust (wchc.nhs.uk)
Messy play with food - Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust (wchc.nhs.uk)
Messy play food chart - Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust (wchc.nhs.uk)