Nursing and Residential Care Homes
Dietetic referrals for patients in care homes
Care-home-to-dietetics direct referral to Leicestershire Nutrition and Dietetics Service (LNDS) is ONLY for patients who require nutrition support advice in relation to malnutrition and who meet the referral criteria after following the LLR Management of Malnutrition in Care homes pathway.
Please click here where you can access resources regarding the Oral Nutritional Supplement (ONS) Replacement in Care Homes scheme, including the care home comms ONS, overarching document and training slides.
Care-Home-to-Dietetics Direct Referral Form- Please note, if you are having issues with accessing the form, please email us on lpt.dietitiansphcadmin@nhs.net and we can send you the word version.
For further queries please contact 0116 222 7170 or email: lpt.dietitiansphcadmin@nhs.net.
Improving Adult Community Nutrition (I-CAN) E-Learning training-This training package has been designed to support carers and staff looking after adult patients aged 18 and over living in community settings to support them with their nutritional care. It equips you with the skills and knowledge to support patients with their nutrition and hydration within the remit of your role.
Training available: