Our aim is to work in partnership with you and others to provide an excellent service to improve the nutrition, health and wellbeing of the Tayside population.  

What do Dietitians do? 

Dietitians are experts in how nutrition can affect our health.  They apply their knowledge to your personal circumstances to prevent or treat disease and improve your health and wellbeing.  They consider a range of factors including your lifestyle, eating habits, cooking skills and activity levels to work towards helping you make the right food choices.   

Watch this short video to find out more about what dietitians do. 
 
Dietitians work with other health professionals such as doctors and nurses to prevent and treat a variety of complex conditions including diabetes, bowel disorders, malnutrition and obesity.  

Referral Guidance 

Referrals to the dietetic service should be directed via the appropriate pathway to ensure timely assessment and management. Primary care referrers are encouraged to use established referral guidance, which includes detailed information to facilitate efficient referrals. 

For further information on specific speciality referral criteria, pathways, and contact details, please see available speciality information on the left.