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