Rural Canterbury PHO funds a Community Dietitians Service for the enrolled population.
The dietitians from the local area, provide individual consultations, group education sessions and professional education sessions for general practice teams.
Referrals are accepted from general practice teams.
The target population is:
- People with one or more poorly controlled illnesses (e.g. diabetes)
- People who are newly diagnosed with chronic illness (long term conditions e.g. cardiovascular disease)
- People who are at high risk of developing a chronic illness (e.g. obesity)
- Maori, Pacific, migrants, refugees and people on a low incomes.
Referrals are made through ERMS.
