A dietitian at the kitchen table, solving the real reasons someone is losing weight — with a practical plan built around what's actually in the cupboard.
When an older parent starts losing weight, the cause is rarely just appetite — it's dentures, swallowing, low mood, medication, or simply the effort of cooking for one. Our dietitian comes to the kitchen table, finds the real reasons, and builds a plan around the food that's actually in the house and the person who'll actually be cooking it.
Is this right for me?
A relative is losing weight or has a poor appetite
Someone is recovering from illness and struggling to eat well
Mealtimes have become difficult, e.g. with dementia
Preparing meals has become hard
You're worried about frailty or nutrition
This is not an emergency service. If someone has chest pain, stroke signs, severe breathing difficulty, heavy bleeding or collapse, call 999 or go to A&E. We work alongside the NHS, not instead of it.
What can we help with?
Unexplained weight loss
Poor appetite
Recovery after illness
Mealtime difficulties in dementia
Difficulty preparing meals
Nutritional supplements and frailty
A dietitian at your kitchen table — practical, not theoretical.
What happens during your visit?
Home visit
A dietitian visits and understands the real situation — the kitchen, the routine, the challenges.
Screen and assess
Swallowing, dental and appetite factors are screened to identify issues.
Practical plan
A realistic plan for eating well, with supplements where needed.
Review
We review progress and adjust the plan.
What's included
Dietary and weight-history assessment at home
Swallowing, dental and appetite factors screened
A practical eating plan built around your kitchen and routine
Supplement recommendations where genuinely needed
A written plan for family and carers
Follow-up reviews to keep weight moving the right way
Who delivers your care
Who
What they do for you
Dietitian
Assesses and builds the practical plan
Care Coordinator
Books visits and shares the plan with carers
After your visit
You get a practical, tailored plan and review. Where the dietitian identifies swallowing, dental or other issues, they signpost or refer to the right specialist rather than treating those directly.
We provide this service across Lurgan, Craigavon and surrounding areas. Some surrounding locations may be available depending on the service, travel requirements and clinician availability.
Not sure if we cover your area? Call 028 9621 1981 with your postcode and our team will check — or see Areas we cover.
Booking for someone else?
Yes — a family member, carer or authorised representative can contact us to arrange this for a patient, provided the patient consents. Many of our bookings are made by a son or daughter for a parent.
Frequently asked questions
When should I consider this?
Unexplained weight loss, poor appetite, recovery after illness, mealtime difficulties in dementia, difficulty preparing meals, or worries about frailty and nutrition.
Does the dietitian treat swallowing or dental problems?
The dietitian screens for and identifies swallowing, dental and appetite issues, then signposts or refers to the right specialist — such as speech and language therapy or dental care — rather than providing that treatment directly.
What will I get?
A practical, tailored plan for eating well, supplements where needed, and review of progress.
Can family be involved?
Yes — especially where family help with shopping, cooking or mealtimes.
Can this help someone with dementia?
Yes — we focus on practical ways to make mealtimes easier and maintain nutrition.
