In this episode, I’m delighted to be joined by Great Ormond Street Hospital Paediatric Dietitian Natalie Yerlett, to talk all about dietetics in paediatrics. Paediatrics can often seem scary to many, especially to those with no experience with children or young people but today we will be putting the spotlight on this area with the aim of removing some of the mystery from it. We’ll be discussing how advice within paediatrics can differ from adults as well as asking Natalie about the experience required for a paediatric role.Natalie Yerlett obtained an honors degree in Biology at Imperial College, London, before gaining her post-graduate diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics at Leeds Metropolitan University in 2006. Natalie worked in various posts around Yorkshire before joining the gastroenterology department at London’s Great Ormond Street Hospital in 2009 and has worked there as a highly specialist paediatric dietitian since.Natalie also holds various other roles including a Band 8a supplementary prescriber and the dietetic lead for the rare genetic skin condition epidermolysis bullosa and dermatology. Natalie also runs a private practice for patients with coeliac disease and allergies, is the diet sheet coordinator for the BDA and a member of the ACBS committee for the Department of Health. She has published over 15 peer reviewed journal articles and chapters in her areas of expertise and is currently an intern to write up her PhD application.Show Notes:Natalie’s Socials:Instagram - @kids.coeliac.dietitianFacebook – Kids.coeliac.dietitianLinkedIn – Natalie Yerlett
