Jo DurkinRegistered Dietitian
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Services

How I can help.

My main specialisms are oncology, pancreatic and renal conditions, and GLP-1 medication support, but I work across a wide range of nutrition concerns. Whatever brings you here, the starting point is the same: understanding you.

Cancer & oncology nutrition

Support before, during and after treatment, and straight answers on what diet can and can't do.

I've worked with cancer patients at every stage, from diagnosis through treatment and into recovery. Treatment affects appetite, taste, weight and energy in ways that are hard to plan around. I can help you eat enough, manage specific side effects, and cut through the myths you'll find online about food and cancer.

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Pancreatic conditions

Pancreatitis, EPI and pancreatic cancer. Including PERT and managing diabetes alongside it.

This is an area I specialise in. Nutrition does a lot of the heavy lifting in managing pancreatitis, exocrine pancreatic insufficiency and pancreatic cancer, and getting it right makes a real difference to symptoms and digestion. I can help with enzyme replacement therapy, and with managing diabetes where that sits alongside a pancreatic condition.

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GLP-1 medication support

Eating well on Mounjaro, Ozempic, Wegovy and similar. Protecting muscle, managing side effects.

GLP-1 medications change appetite dramatically, and eating far less isn't the same as eating well. I work with people on Semaglutide, Tirzepatide and similar to make sure intake stays adequate, protein and muscle are protected, side effects are manageable, and there's a plan for what happens if you come off the medication.

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Weight loss

One to one, confidential, and built around what you can realistically keep up.

No meal plans you'll abandon in a fortnight. We look at what you're eating now, what's actually getting in the way, and build habits that hold when life gets busy. Alongside that I can cover blood pressure, cholesterol and the other things that tend to come up.

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Renal conditions

Chronic kidney disease and dialysis. Managing potassium, phosphate, protein and fluid without living on a list of bans.

Renal diets have a reputation for being restrictive and confusing, and a lot of people arrive having been handed a list of foods to avoid with no explanation. I work from your bloods and your stage of kidney disease to sort out what actually needs limiting and what doesn't, covering potassium, phosphate, protein, salt and fluid. If you're on dialysis the requirements change again, and I can help you adjust to that.

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Nutritional deficiencies

Iron deficiency anaemia and other deficiencies, worked through properly rather than guessed at.

Low iron, low B12 and other deficiencies get missed or treated with a supplement and no follow-up. I look at what's in your diet, what your bloods are showing, and what will actually shift the numbers, alongside whatever your GP has already started.

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The process

Here's how it works.

No lengthy referrals and no waiting lists. Get in touch and we'll take it from there.

Send an enquiry

Fill in the short form with a bit about yourself and what you're looking for. No commitment and no pressure.

Free discovery call

I'll get back to you within a couple of days. If it sounds like I can help, we arrange a free 15-minute call so you can ask anything before committing.

Your first consultation

A full session where we go through your history, your goals, and start building a plan that makes sense for your life.

Pricing

Clear, up front.

No hidden extras and nothing you have to commit to up front.

Discovery call
Free
15 minutes

A short introductory call to talk through your goals and whether I'm the right person to help. No obligation.

Follow-up session
£40
30 minutes

Review how things are going, work through anything that isn't landing, and adjust the plan.

Payment is taken after each session. If cost is a barrier, say so in your enquiry and we'll see what we can work out.

Questions

Things people ask.

If yours isn't here, just ask in your enquiry.

Do I need a referral from my GP?

No. You can get in touch directly. If you're already under a consultant or specialist team it's worth letting me know, so I can make sure what we do fits alongside your existing care.

Can I book one consultation, or will I need follow-ups?

Some people need follow-ups to work through dietary guidelines and get further guidance. Others only need the initial assessment. We can talk about which makes sense for you on the free discovery call, before you commit to anything.

Why a dietitian and not a nutritionist?

Dietitian is a regulated healthcare title. It means accredited university training, clinical placements, and ongoing professional standards, and it's what qualifies me to assess and treat nutritional problems linked to medical conditions. Nutritionist isn't always regulated, and in many places anyone can use the title without any formal training. Some registered nutritionists are properly qualified, but the title alone doesn't guarantee it. With nutrition advice everywhere you look, it's worth knowing who you're taking it from.

Are sessions online or in person?

All appointments are fully virtual, at a time that suits you. In practice this works just as well as being in the room, and it means no travel or parking.

Will you put me on a diet?

No. I don't believe in fad diets or one-size-fits-all meal plans. The work is about finding an approach to eating that fits your life and that you can keep up once our sessions have finished.

Do you support people on GLP-1 medications?

Yes, and it's an area I specialise in. If you're on Mounjaro, Ozempic, Wegovy or similar, I can help you manage side effects, keep your intake adequate, protect muscle, and plan for what happens if you come off the medication.

What if I need to cancel?

Just let me know at least 24 hours beforehand and we'll rearrange, no charge.

Let's work out what would actually help.

Tell me a bit about what's going on and I'll get back to you within a couple of working days. The first call is free and there's no obligation to book anything after it.

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