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Combatting Childhood Obesity: Effective Dietary Interventions for Kids

By addressing obesity during childhood, we can set the foundation for healthier adult lives and potentially save billions in healthcare costs.

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Are Multivitamins a Must? The Myth of Supplement Necessity

In this blog, we'll delve into the multivitamin phenomenon, examining whether these popular supplements are truly essential for your wellbeing, or if they're just another case of clever marketing outpacing scientific evidence.

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Case Study - Managing IBS in Primary Care

This patient was referred to a PCN dietitian with gastro issues. In this case study, we look at how he was supported and what changes he made.

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Case Study - Poor glycaemic control and low BMI?

Despite maintaining a relatively low BMI of 21.6 kg/m² and a weight of 71 kg, John's blood glucose levels were persistently high.

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How Can You Eat Like an Olympic Athlete?

While we marvel at the superhuman feats of strength, speed, and endurance, it's easy to forget that these extraordinary athletes are fuelled by something as ordinary as food.

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A South African Dietitian's Guide to the UK Diet Scene

Nicole shares her experience of moving from South Africa to the UK, as a dietitian.

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An interview with a dietitian specialising in weight management

We chat with Deepti, who has a wide range of experience as a dietitian. Her current interests and speciality lies in bariatric surgery and weight management.

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Adjusting to UK as a dietitian from South Africa

Mayuri shares with us how she has adapted to life in the UK, from working in South Africa.

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What I do as a dietitian working with care homes

Curious about the role of a Primary Care Network (PCN) Dietitian, with a focus on care homes?

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An interview with a dietitian - working remotely

In this post, we chat with dietitian Emma Biddle, who works fully remote for a Primary Care Network (PCN) in Coventry.

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Case Study: Severe Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

This case study shows how a PCN dietitian has helped a patient overcome severe gastrointestinal distress experienced over the past few months.

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The Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme

The Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme(ARRS) is a funding initiative introduced by NHS England to support the recruitment of additional staff in primary care settings.

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Embed your ARRS staff into your PCN

The purpose of the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) is to provide funding for additional roles in primary care, which can be used to create bespoke multi-disciplinary teams to support Primary Care Networks (PCNs).

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