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BSc (Hons) Physiology, MSc Dietetics
Since 2003, I have worked in the area of mental health, including eating disorders, in Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (UHB). I was appointed to a Consultant Dietetic post in 2022. I represent dietetics in Wales in a number of forums locally.
I have previously provided specialist dietetic input to Orbis Education and Care service since 2012. This is a private education and residential service for adults and children on the Autistic Spectrum with complex health and behavioural issues. I provide specialist eating disorders training to national specialist private units across the UK through Knights Absorb. I undertake proof reading and assessment work with Cambridge English assessment services who undertake assessments from oversees Dietitians seeking work and UK registration status.
I provide specialist dietetic supervision to junior dietitians.
Additionally, I undertake general freelance dietetic work on a consultancy basis, including CAMHS in Jersey.
I accept instructions from both claimant and defendant solicitors and Insurers. I have undergone training in the medico-legal process and am fully aware of my responsibilities under the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) pertaining to Expert Witnesses.
Professional Affiliations
• Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• British Dietetic Association (BDA)
• Freelance Dietitians Association Group (FDG)
• Eating Disorders Association (B-eat)
• Mental Health Dietitians Interest Group
• Autism Dietitians Interest Group