Prescribing Support Dietetic Team
The Prescribing Support Dietetic Team is a regional team of dietitians who help to identify and treat malnutrition in the community.
If you are eating less than usual, you may be at risk of malnutrition. This could be due to a reduced appetite, being unwell, or not being able to go food shopping or prepare meals. We recommend that people who are at risk of malnutrition try to increase their nutritional intake by having regular snacks, nourishing drinks, and fortifying their food.
If you have concerns around your food intake or weight or need further advice please speak with your GP.
How to contact us
- Telephone: 028 2563 5276
How to access the service
GPs or pharmacists can refer patients to the Prescribing Support Dietetic Team. They advise patients in various settings and can also provide telephone and online consultations.
Useful resources
The Patients Association: Nutrition Checklist
PHA: Making the most of your food
PHA: Oral nutrition support
BDA: Eating, drinking and ageing well
Public health dietitians
Our public health dietitians aim to educate and empower people to make better food and lifestyle choices to prevent ill health.
We provide free community training on nutrition, create online content to support individuals with achieving a balanced diet and ensure nutritional standards are maintained across our hospital cafes and restaurants.
How to contact us
- Telephone: 028 2563 5276 or 028 2563 5601
- Email: PHDietitians@northerntrust.hscni.net
Useful resources
Public dietitians YouTube channel
Safefood: 101 square meals recipes
NHS: Healthier families
Public Health Dietitians: Slow cooker recipes
NHS: Eat well
NHSCT: Eat well
BDA: Food fact sheets
BDA: Small steps to a healthier you toolkit
Safefood
Food Standards Agency