What we do
Dietitians use their knowledge of nutritional science, medicine and social science to provide practical information about food choices for patients. Our dietitians also have knowledge and experience of all feeding methods that can be used to treat patients in hospital.
Some medical conditions mean that patients need to adapt their diet. Dietitians provide dietary advice for patients with specific dietary needs. Dietitians help people to learn about nutrition and apply it to the treatment of their condition. They have training in physiology, biochemistry, pharmacology, behaviour change, communication skills and social sciences.
We work closely with catering, nursing, pharmacy and medical teams across the Trust. Dietitians are the experts in nutrition at Leeds Teaching Hospitals and provide nutritional training advice and recommendations to all areas of the Trust.
Contact us
Julie Leaper, Head of Nutrition and Dietetics, can be contacted by e-mail [email protected] or in writing to the address below:
Julie Leaper
Head of Nutrition and Dietetics
Adult Therapies CSU, 1st Floor, Trust Headquarters
St James’s University Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds, LS9 7TF
Email address: [email protected]
Telephone number: 0113 2067576
Please see below contact details for patient and health workers enquires.
Healthcare Professionals
For patient queries please contact switchboard on 0113 2433144 and ask to be transferred to the relevant clinical specialist dietitian you require.
Patient Queries
For any appointment queries please contact our administration hub on 0113 3924523.
We welcome any feedback you have on our service. You can speak to any of the dietitians or you can contact PALS.