Lizzie Whitehead RD

Specialist Dietitian in Dementia & Older Adult Mental Health. HCPC registered.
LLM - Medical Law & Ethics

[Lizzie Whitehead RD @LWhitehead_94]

@AnnieWHistory I was the best dressed pirate at that party though ;)

[Lizzie Whitehead RD @LWhitehead_94]

Really looking forward to a day of all things 'Capacity'!
@BDA_Dietitians

[Coeliac_UK @Coeliac_UK]

Today on ITV's @thismorning , coeliac disease was discussed during a phone in segment on the show. We are deeply concerned about the content and advice given to a caller attending a Christmas family event where all of the food will be gluten free to protect the health of a person with coeliac disease. We are actively following up with @ITV . You can read our open letter in the comments below, and will share any responses we receive.

In the meantime we ask you to contact This Morning to ask them to give an apology to our gluten free community on air for this damaging and inaccurate information, and to engage with Coeliac UK to ensure their information is accurate in future.

[British Dietetic Association @BDA_Dietitians]

A healthy eating resource has been developed to highlight new evidence and a more age-appropriate message around food and nutrition for older adults.

Find out more about this much-anticipated resource, and access it in web and printable versions: https://t.co/nufTxkIiqt

[BDA Older People Specialist Group @BDA_olderpeople]

Happy #UKMAW2023 🥳 We are looking forward to discussing practical tips and ideas about tackling the challenges around getting enough food and drink for #olderpeople who are malnourished or at risk of #malnutrition #ask #look #listen @BAPENUK @MalnutritionTF

[BSMHFT NHS Mental Health @bsmhft]

Although it is AHP day tomorrow, here at BSMHFT we have been celebrating all week. 🎉

Happy AHPs week to all 195 of our wonderful Allied Health Professionals here at BSMHFT!

The theme for AHP Day this year is “Being Valued and Recognised @BSMHFT.” 💙

[Lizzie Whitehead RD @LWhitehead_94]

Master of Law 🎓🎊🥂 what a ride it's been!

[Lizzie Whitehead RD @LWhitehead_94]

And that's a wrap! Fab to finish the day hearing from BDA CEO Liz Stockley on the workforce strategy and the direction of the BDA in the coming months/year 👏🏻 @Dietitians_MHG #MHSGStudyDay2023

[Lizzie Whitehead RD @LWhitehead_94]

Never heard of Appreciative Inquiry as a methodology before, but I can feel myself using it in the future, particularly the dreaming part of the cycle 💫 😂 @Dietitians_MHG #MHSGStudyDay2023

[Christian Lee 🏳️‍🌈 @Dietitian_MH]

#MHSGStudyDay2023 @Dietitians_MHG @Jo_AnneSmith @Emma_LGiles #FoodInsecurity #SMI interesting and ultimately sad statistic that PLW SMI struggle about decisions on taking meds that need to be taken with food but there are days they go hungry so skip meds - this makes me sad 🥹

[Lizzie Whitehead RD @LWhitehead_94]

Screening tool for food insecurity definitely needed to be part of dietetic practice! Will help ensure plans and goals are patient centred and acheiveable @Dietitians_MHG #MHSGStudyDay2023

[Lizzie Whitehead RD @LWhitehead_94]

No UK-based research into food insecurity in SMI population! Hopefully research and recommendations to come particularly in light of Covid and current cost of living crisis @Dietitians_MHG #MHSGStudyDay2023

[Lizzie Whitehead RD @LWhitehead_94]

Students involved in and delivering part of the AGM!! @Dietitians_MHG we love to see creativity and new experiences for placements and students 👏🏻 #MHSGStudyDay2023

[Alison jowettRD @JowettAlison]

Engaging with your tribe is such an important part of CPD. So happy to back with my fellow MH Dietitians #MHSGStudyDay2023
So much to think about in our quest to reduce inequalities locally @bsmhft .We need to seriously think about how and what we do with our resources 🤔

[Lizzie Whitehead RD @LWhitehead_94]

Bringing Tier 2 weight management services (Weight Watchers) into forensic psychiatric units for both patients and staff! - innovation discussed by Dr Hermione Price. Something to consider @JowettAlison?? @Dietitians_MHG #MHSGStudyDay2023

[Lizzie Whitehead RD @LWhitehead_94]

Metabolic wellness coincides with psychiatric wellness. Key point to remember in our approach to obesity on MH facilities @Dietitians_MHG #MHSGStudyDay2023

[Lizzie Whitehead RD @LWhitehead_94]

'Feeding glasses, not just reading glasses' 👓🤓 applicable to so many areas of dietetics, not just LD @Dietitians_MHG #MHSGStudyDay2023

[Lizzie Whitehead RD @LWhitehead_94]

Crikey @Dietitians_MHG, didn't expect to be welling up before 10am!! 😭 Heartbreaking but inspiring to hear Marsha McAdam's story - EBEs are invaluable to MH services and so important to hear their voices. What a start to the day 👏🏻#MHSGStudyDay2023

[Lizzie Whitehead RD @LWhitehead_94]

Nope, nope and thrice nope.
What a way to make AHPs feel like a valued part of the NHS workforce 🙃🙅🏻‍♀️🙄

[The RCN @theRCN]

A new pay spine for nursing would mean, like doctors and dentists, nursing pay would be negotiated separately, getting our profession the recognition it is owed.

This is crucial for safe staffing.

Vote on this and the rest of the NHS pay offer here: https://t.co/IOusfYvkQc

[Lizzie Whitehead RD @LWhitehead_94]

We also have a vacancy for a dietitian in this service area too!
Band 5-6 progression post, closing 3/4/23!

[BSMHFT NHS Mental Health @bsmhft]

Our Ardenleigh Secure Services are running a recruitment event on 30 March for Band 5/6 Nurses and Band 5/6 Occupational Therapists.

For more information, please call 0121 301 4620.

Please bring photographic ID to the event. #recruitment #jobsearch