Sarah
Almond is a Registered Dietitian and Consultant Nutritionist, she is a member
of the British Dietetic Association. Her practice is regulated by the Health
Professions Council.Find out why you should use a registered dietitian.
Qualifications
Sarah graduated from Leeds Metropolitan University in 1999 with
a BSc Honours degree in Nutrition and Dietetics. She studied for her
registration at the RoyalLondonHospital in East London. Sarah has recently completed the
Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Dietetic practice. She is currently
researching for her PhD in nutrition for children with severe disabilities.
Experience
Sarah has been involved
in the field of nutrition since 1994. Her specialism in paediatric nutrition
stemmed from an interest in helping children and their families to optimise
their health. She has worked for the NHS in both large London teaching Hospitals and
small community based NHS Trusts which has enabled her to gain a wealth of
experience. Currently Sarah is employed on a part time basis by Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS
Trust as an Advanced Specialist Paediatric Dietitian. Alongside this she
operates her Private Consultancy in East Sussexwhich has been established since 2002.
Sarah also is a guest lecturer on the MSc Child health and Diabetes programmes
at the University of Brighton. Previously she has tutored other dietitians on
the post registration Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition Clinical Update course.
Sarah is also an accomplished nutrition writer. She has written for Professional
Nurse, Complete Nutrition and has recently had a chapter published
in Clinical Paediatric Dietetics.
Interests
Sarah's current
interests are in food allergies and 'functional foods' such as those which help
optimise health in addition to their nutritional value e.g. Omega-3 oils
and antioxidants. She has expertise in weaning babies and is a firm supporter
of the Breastfeeding Manifesto.
Sarah is also able to help children who are fussy or selective eaters
alongside her Speech and Language Therapist colleague in their specialist
feeding clinic.
Sarah assists children and families with a fresh and innovative approach
to nutrition, irrespective or any medical condition, allergy or lifestyle
preferences the child or family may have.
Contact
Sarah to find out more about how she can help you
