Danel Tainton

Danel is a highly experienced paediatric dietitian currently working at University Hospitals Dorset. With over 20 years of experience in the field of dietetics, she has worn many hats throughout her career—but her true passion lies in working with children and their families.

Her specialist areas include managing food allergies, fussy eating, weaning, tube feeding, blended diets, nutrient deficiencies, and poor growth. Over the years, Danel has witnessed a significant rise in both the number and complexity of food allergies in children. She understands how overwhelming and distressing this can be for families, particularly when faced with inconsistent advice from healthcare professionals, peers, and the media. This often leads to confusion and, in some cases, the unnecessary avoidance of certain food allergens.

Danel is deeply committed to offering tailored, evidence-based nutritional support. Her approach is child-centred, taking into account not just medical and nutritional needs, but also the child’s overall development, physical health, and quality of life.

She is delighted to be joining Dr Helen and her team, and is excited to contribute her expertise to improving the lives of children living with food allergies.