Supports children and young people to eat and drink well
How it can help
The Children's Dietetics Service can help children and young people to:
- choose foods that are healthy for you
- eat and drink safely
- understand how food choices affect your health
- become more involved in your food choices
They also teach carers and other people involved in a child or young person's life how to help that child or young person to make good food choices.
Age
0 to 18 or up to 19 years if in a North East Essex Special School
Eligibility
Children and young people with severe learning disabilities who attend a specialist education setting in North East Essex
How to access
Referrals are accepted from school nurses, GPs, community pediatricians, acute pediatricians and outpatient services, social care and other allied health professionals.