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Department Tel: 01223 216 655; Opening Hours: Monday to Friday:
0900 to 1700 hrs
Our philosophy
The philosophy of the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics is
to establish and encourage good nutritional practice and standards
as an integral part of the health care provided to the population
served by Addenbrooke's Hospital.
The service aims to:
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Provide high-quality dietetic services to help to fulfil Addenbrooke’s
role as a provider of comprehensive health services to the residents
of Cambridge and the surrounding area
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Increase specialist work and develop specialist dietetic teams
within the department
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Improve the links between these specialist teams and other
dietitians in the region
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Ensure quality is amongst the best, and adopt an approach
to constant quality improvement
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Employ high-calibre staff and invest in their education and
training
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Use evidence-based practice to develop effective therapies
and new treatments
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Work to the highest professional standards
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Work with others to ensure nutrition is included as a priority
in patient care.
What we do
Dietitians
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are qualified to translate the science of nutrition in health
and disease into practical information about food.
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work as members of a multidisciplinary team to look after patients
who are under the care of a consultant at Addenbrooke’s.
They visit patients receiving hospital care (or their carers)
to check on their health and ensure their diet meets their requirements.
They can also be involved in treating disease by diet, for example
people who have diabetes or coeliac disease.
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work to promote good health by teaching the public and other
health professionals about diet and nutrition.
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act as advisors to the Trust on the nutritional standards and
specifications for the patient food service to ensure that the
needs of all patients can be met.
Our work includes providing:
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Nutritional support: this means feeding patients
who are unable to feed themselves. Examples of this type of
patient include patients who have had a stroke, or a patient
who is very weak following an operation at the hospital. If
we ensure a patient is fed properly, it can improve recovery
rates, reduce the chance of further difficulties and reduce
the time the patient needs to stay in hospital.
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Therapeutic diets: Patients receive medical
or surgical help with their conditions, but some have conditions
that can also benefit from special diets. Eating more of certain
foods, and/or avoiding certain things can help to control a
patient’s symptoms. In some cases, by carefully monitoring
what a sick patient eats and drinks, the dietitian can reduce
the chance that patient will have problems in the long-term,
and can establish and/or help maintain the patient’s quality
of life.
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Advice to the Trust on nutritional issues:
members of the department work with Trust staff on the following
groups and committees: Nutrition Steering Committee, Essence
of Care Project Team, Corporate Nutrition Standards and Better
Hospital Food Project Team.
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Education: the department has a substantial
commitment to educating other health professionals through English
National Board (ENB) courses and National Vocational Qualifications
(NVQ). The Dietitians’ Board of the Health Professions
Council (HPC) has approved the Department as a base trainer
for student dietitians.
Key contacts
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Nutrition & Dietetics Service Manager:
Caroline Heyes, Tel: 01223 216 655
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Administration Manager: Nicola Croxon Tel:
01223 216 655 (or x 2655)
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Chief Dietitian for Oncology and Administration:
Sam Grimes Tel: 01223 216 655 (or Hospital Bleep 152-181)
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Chief Dietitian for Paediatrics: Lynne Radbone
Tel 01223 216 655
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Chief Dietitian for Renal and Gastroenterology:
Elaine Corden Tel 01223 216 655
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Chief Dietitian for Diabetes: Candice Phillips
Tel: 01223 216 655
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For NHS staff only - dietetics
departmental information on Addenbrooke's Online
What does state registration mean?
Registration means that the health professional meets the Health
Professions Council (HPC) standards for their education, training,
performance and conduct, professional status, health and behaviour.
Each of the dietitians employed by Addenbrooke’s holds
a degree or equivalent postgraduate qualification in Nutrition
and is registered to practice with the National Health Service
(NHS).
The word dietitian is a protected title, and it is now illegal
for anyone to call himself or herself a dietitian unless they
are registered with the HPC. State Registration can be verified
by looking on the website of the Health Professions Council on
www.hpc-uk.org
Registered dietitians are committed to maintaining their competence
and expertise through both continuing education and active involvement
in a range of professional activities.
FAQs about the service at Addenbrooke's (general
and inpatient)
Which departments and wards of the Hospital have nutrition
and dietetics services?
All inpatients and outpatients are under the care of
the Addenbrooke’s dietitians.
What information about nutrition and dietetics is available
for patients?
The Department publishes a number of useful leaflets
and sheets, which will be offered to you or can be requested from
your dietitian. It also has access to information published by
other organisations. If you have other communication requirements,
please let our staff know.
Which wards of the hospital receive dietetic services?
Every ward has an allocated dietitian responsible for all dietetic
services to that area.
If I am referred to a dietitian, how long will I have
to wait to be seen?
Once referred to a dietitian by a member of the ward staff, we
aim to see you within one working day of the referral being made.
What if I need dietary advice at the weekend?
An inpatient emergency on-call advisory service is available at
weekends.
How will I recognise my dietitian when they arrive on
the ward?
All of the qualified Addenbrooke’s dietitians wear black
or navy trousers or skirts and a purple collared short or long-sleeved
shirt. An Addenbrooke’s ID badge is worn at all times and
the dietitian will introduce themselves.
See also FAQs about outpatients
Problems, complaints and suggestions
If you are unhappy with the service that you or the person you
care for receives, or have suggestions of ways in which we can
improve our service, please discuss this with your dietitian in
the first instance. You can also contact the Manager of the Department
of Nutrition & Dietetics. The Patient Advice and Liaison Service
(further information)
can also help you, and help us improve our services.
Also on this website:
On other websites:
For further information contact: The Department of Nutrition & Dietetics,
Box 119, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Hills Road, Cambridge CB2 2QQ; Tel: 01223 216
655; Fax: 01223 216 824
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