People with a disabilities are at increased risk of developing nutrition related health problems. More people with a disability are underweight and overweight than the general population. Swallowing problems (dysphagia), bowel disorders, reflux, diabetes and poorly balanced diets are also commonly seen.
Due to HSE Dietetic service shortages in Ireland, when HSE cover is unavailable, Gillian provides a clinical dietetic service to adults and teenagers by helping to facilitate a positive change in food choices amongst individuals, groups and communities with disabilities. Service users are seen with other members of the multidisciplinary team when appropriate.
With the move to community care for people with a disabilities, it has been recognised that there is a growing need to support both service users and carers in the provision of nutrition for adults and children with a disability. Gillian helps support and enable individuals and key workers to provide nutritionally adequate meals (including fluid) and empower clients to make an informed choice.
Dietitians are a diverse, skilled profession, and are key members of teams helping individuals with learning disabilities, often holding multi-facetted roles:
Gillian currently provides dietetic services (online & in-person) to the following organisations;
Gillian can review service users for any of the following:
Gillian will undertake an assessment will determine the nutritional aims and develop a care plan for continuing care.
Clients will be discharged when the identified nutritional aims have been achieved or in some instances when it has been determined that Dietetic input is of no more assistance to that individual.
Dietitians are a diverse, skilled profession, and are key members of teams helping individuals with learning disabilities, often holding multi-facetted roles:
GP’s, consultants, social workers, key workers, allied health professionals e.g.Speech and Language Therapists and Physios, can all refer to the dietitian.
Contact Gillian on 085 7708940 or email gillian@insideoutnutrition.ie to make a referral and book consultations.
