Adult and child eating healthy food in a kitchen

Patient information

Contact our service in Waltham Forest

The Nutrition & Dietetic Service provides specialist nutrition information for both adults and children living within Waltham Forest.  Registered Dietitians translate scientific information about food into practical dietary advice to those who require a special diet as part of their medical treatment.

Your GP may refer you to a Dietitian for:

  • Undernutrition – oral or enteral feeding
  • Diabetes
  • Weight loss via group education sessions
  • Gastro-intestinal disorders including IBS and Crohn's disease
  • High cholesterol
  • Coeliac disease
  • Food allergies and intolerances
  • Children with faltering growth
  • Fussy eating advice

This list is not exhaustive but includes the most common reasons for referral.

Clinical Lead for Waltham Forest: 

Kate Godden

Chingford Health Centre
109 York Road, London
E4 8LF
Tel: 020 8430 8090 ext 78045
Email: walthamforestdietitians@nelft.nhs.uk

Referrals

Referrals are accepted from consultants, GP practices and qualified healthcare professionals only. Patients cannot refer themselves.

Download the referral form for adults here: WF New ADULT Referral Form June 2022.docx [docx] 146KB

Download the referral form for paediatrics here: ND WF paed referral form FEB 2022.doc [doc] 82KB

Email to SPA at wfadultchsreferrals@nelft.nhs.uk, cc walthamforestdietitians@nelft.nhs.uk