Clinical Leadership & Systems Influence
Led the creation and delivery of a fully remote Long Covid Dietetic service within the NHS, contributing to early UK dietetic frameworks and outcome measures through a national network of Dietitians.
Co-leader of the current and evolving national network of Dietitians specialising in inflammatory and energy limiting conditions – e.g. ME/CFS, MCAS, POTS, Long Covid.
Education Officer and Committee Member, BDA Learning Disabilities Specialist Sub-Group.
Co-author, Weight Management for People with Learning Disabilities, Dietetics Today (Nov 2021) and co-contributor to the associated podcast.
Designer of Tier 2 and Tier 3 weight management service components, including programme materials, lesson plans and workforce training resources.
Delivered Behaviour Change Skills training to dietetic colleagues supporting workforce capability development.
Co-Founder of The Long Haul Dietitian – developing specialist remote dietetic provision.
Independent Specialist Practice – The Long Haul Dietitian
Advanced Clinical Practice
Remote dietetic input for a Phase 3 GLP-1 international trial at UK trial site according to a standardised protocol.
Specialist complex case support in response to commissioning requests (including Court of Protection)
National & Guideline Influence
Expert contribution to revision of Caroline Walker Trust Eating Well for People with Learning Disabilities (2nd Edition, 2025)
Co-author, Assessing Mental Capacity for Dietetic Interventions practice guidance (awaiting publication) with other members of the Learning Disabilities Specialist Subgroup. The Subgroup is part of the Mental Health Specialist Interest Sub-Group of the British Dietetic Association (BDA).
Commissioned Innovation
Co-created training and e-learning for carers of adults with learning disabilities for the Sport for Confidence Good Food Good Moves Project commissioned by Essex County Council.
Co-development and Co-design of a Tier 2 Weight Management Programme for adults with learning disabilities with Brio Leisure for delivery in Chester and Cheshire West.
Public & Professional Speaking
Workshop “From Awareness to Practical Solutions: Nutrition and Healthy Living for Better Health” at British Institute of Learning Disabilities (BILD) annual Growing Older with Learning Disabilities (GOLD) Conference March 2025
Co-facilitator for the one day course “Assessing Capacity regarding Diet, Weight and Health” and the two day course “Advanced Dietetics in Learning Disabilities” for the British Dietetic Association (BDA) in 2024
Business Growth
The Long Haul Dietitian has seen a steady and sustained growth over this financial year in one to one appointments and in the areas of commissioned work for both the NHS and corporate including more specialised and difficult cases (including Court of Protection). Planning for an increase in staff for The Long Haul Dietitian has commenced to ensure all aspects of support continue, enabling Rachael to focus on more specialised work.
