General Practice is where dietetics can really make a difference – working preventively, building relationships with patients over time, and being part of a team that genuinely values what we bring. If you’re thinking about this path, I’d love to help you find your way in.
Kelly Slater
Dietitian Ambassador – Coventry and Warwickshire Training Hub
How we support you
Whether you’re new to primary care or building a career here, The Training Hub is here to support you at every stage. We offer CPD funding, access to coaching and mentoring, wellbeing support, and connections to a network of Dietitians working across Coventry and Warwickshire.
Dietitians are central to the primary care model – managing long-term conditions, supporting prevention and reducing pressure on GPs. We want to make sure the support available to you reflects that.
Training and CPD
Our Training and CPD Calendar includes events relevant to Dietitians working in primary care, covering clinical updates, condition-specific training and cross-role learning. Many sessions are free to attend and accessible online or face to face across Coventry and Warwickshire.
We also run dedicated CPD and wellbeing events specifically for Dietitians and other MDT roles – bringing colleagues together to share practice, hear from their peers and take time for professional development, ensuring you continue to deliver high-quality care to your patients.
First Contact Practitioner pathway
Dietitians are one of the eligible professions for the First Contact Practitioner (FCP) pathway. FCPs are diagnostic clinicians working at master’s level, able to assess and manage patients presenting directly without GP referral.
If you’re working towards or already in an FCP role, CWTH can support you with the roadmap verification process and connect you with supervisors and peer networks across the region.
Coaching
CWTH offers access to coaching for Dietitians working in primary care. Coaching is a confidential, forward-focused conversation to help you think through challenges, develop professionally and build confidence in your role.
Sessions are available to all Dietitians working in general practice or PCNs across Coventry and Warwickshire, regardless of career stage.
Mentoring
Dietitians are one of the eligible professions for the First Contact Practitioner (FCP) pathway. FCPs are diagnostic clinicians working at master’s level, able to assess and manage patients presenting directly without GP referral.
If you’re working towards or already in an FCP role, CWTH can support you with the roadmap verification process and connect you with supervisors and peer networks across the region.
Your health and wellbeing matters
Dietitians in primary care often carry significant emotional load – managing complex long-term conditions, navigating patient expectations and working across multiple sites. CWTH’s wellbeing support is here for you.
Wellbeing resources
A curated library covering stress, burnout, sleep and professional resilience – selected with you in mind.
Visit todayCPD and wellbeing events
Our dedicated Dietitian events include structured wellbeing sessions alongside professional development opportunities.
What’s on?Peer connection
Through Kelly, your Dietitian Ambassador, and our wider network events, connect with colleagues across Coventry and Warwickshire who understand your experience, share best practice and more.
Contact KellyDietitians in Action
Jenny Ward and Brigitta David work as PCN Dietitians at Unity PCN in Coventry – managing conditions including diabetes, frailty and IBS across three surgeries, and helping patients avoid unnecessary hospital referrals.
“Dietitians aren’t just about weight. We manage complex conditions, support long-term health and help people make realistic changes that last. Our role is about prevention, and that saves time, money and lives.” – Brigitta
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) funding
Government funding has been made available to support Allied Health Professionals (AHPs), Nurses and Midwives with Continuing Professional Development (CPD) across the UK. The funding is there to help you build upon existing skills that are vital to the services and communities we support.
The funding equates to £1,000 over three financial years per eligible registered health professional, equaling £333 per year. Funded CPD should be specifically linked to your personal professional requirements, as well as system and population health priorities.
How to access CPD funding
For details on how to access your CPD funding, contact us at cw.traininghub@nhs.net or complete the form below.
Learning Opportunities and Peer Support
British Dietetic Association
The British Dietetic Association (BDA) provides a range of accredited courses for both members and non-members to support the dietetic workforce in upholding the highest standards of professional practice.
BDA members are invited to take part in the following CPD activities:
Keep up to date with what’s going on at the BDA by checking its event calendar.
HEE Midlands AHP Network
Stay up to date with the latest AHP news, opportunities and sharing of good practice across the region by registering with the HEE Midlands AHP Network.
AHP Virtual Hub
Join the AHP Virtual Hub on FutureNHS – a collaborate working space and network where you can connect with peers to share resources and ideas.
The hub also hosts useful resources and information to help you celebrate AHPs’ Day (annually on 14 October) and share your local plans to help raise the profile of AHPs.
How to join: Go to AHP Virtual Hub and log in to your FutureNHS account. If you don’t already have an account, email seniorahpmanager@future.nhs.uk to request access.
Pulse PCN
Jenny Ward, a PCN Dietitian in Warwickshire has written a piece for PulsePCN, explaining how she delivers a preventive, personalised model of care for people with a wide range of dietary and nutritional needs. You can read this here.