Claire Fulthorpe
Lead Dietitian
Favourite activity:
Cooking and walking the dog
Favourite fruit/vegetable:
Mango/Mushrooms
I studied BSc Human Nutrition and Dietetics at Cardiff Met (UWIC when I attended), I qualified as a Dietitian in 2007 and joined Cardiff and Vale UHB Nutrition and Dietetic team. I have a range of experience of supporting different communities in Cardiff and have specialised in Early Years nutrition since 2014 when I joined the Public Health Dietitians team. Looking after my 2 children and my dog keep me busy at home.
I am passionate about good nutrition for young children and love supporting families to help achieve this. The NYLO sessions are fun for the whole family and provide lots practical tips to try at home.
Hazel James
Public Health Dietitian
Favourite activity:
I love baking at home, and explore the woods with my 2 dogs Roo and Buddy
Favourite fruit/vegetable:
Tangerine / Courgette
I studied BSc Psychology and MSc Health Psychology at Cardiff Met in 2006. Since then I have gained a lot of experience working within the community, supporting a range of different groups to make healthier lifestyle choices. I really enjoyed helping people work towards achieving a health balanced diet, and so I decided to retrain. I completed a BSc Human Nutrition and Dietetics at Cardiff Met and qualified as a Dietitian in 2020; I joined Cardiff and Vale UHB Nutrition and Dietetic team. I keep really busy at home with my children and my 2 dogs Roo and Buddy.
I am passionate about helping children and families achieve a healthy balanced diet. Being able to support families in their home is really rewarding, especially seeing the progress they can make with the intensive support we can provide in the Children and Families project. I really enjoy making the sessions fun but also very informative for both the parents and children
Rhiannon Dunlop
Public Health Dietitian
Favourite activity:
Walking adventures and discovering new places
Favourite fruit/vegetable:
Banana/Carrot
I studied BSc Nutrition and Dietetics at Robert Gordon University and qualified as a dietitian in 2019. I had travelled to Samoa to deliver Public Health Nutrition projects with families and school aged children before choosing Cardiff and Vale as my home. I have been supporting early years settings with healthy eating since 2020 as part of the Public Health Dietetics team and delivering Nutrition Skills for Life projects. I’m passionate about helping others to make an informed choice around their health.
I love working with our friendly, caring team every day, supporting families feel empowered to make small sustainable changes that will support children to have a healthy balanced diet.
Sian Ponting
Dietetic Assistant Practitioner
Favourite activity:
Cooking and Playing Walking Netball
Favourite fruit/vegetable:
Strawberry/Sprouts
I have had the privilege of working in a Cardiff primary school for several years as a teaching assistant, supporting children and their families. During the summer holidays I supported the school by coordinating the Food and Fun programme and delivering the nutrition programme after gaining my Nutrition Skills for Life Level 2 qualification. I have also delivered the Get Cooking programme within the community where I have been able to share my passion for food and nutrition.
What I enjoy about working with the NYLO programme – I enjoy working with families from different communities and working closely with them in order to make positive, lifelong changes. Being able to do this in such a relaxed yet informative way makes delivery fun and interactive.
Ela Vaida
Dietetic Assistant Practitioner
Favourite activity:
Walking
Favourite fruit/vegetable:
Brocolli
I studied Nutrition and Weight Management Level 3 and I enjoyed working in the community and offering nutrition related information to parents.
I am passionate about working with families, support them to make healthier choices and introduce children to a variety of foods which would benefit their long term wellbeing.
Hiu Lo
Dietetic Support Worker
Favourite activity:
Playing Basketball
Favourite fruit/vegetable:
Grapes / Parsnip
I studied BSc Nutrition at Cardiff Metropolitan University and joined the team in 2023. I have worked with adult and children in community projects. I have experience working in the community and delivering Nutrition Skills for Life courses.
I am passionate about working in the community and promoting healthy eating. Being part of the NYLO team allows me to have the opportunity to provide people with the knowledge and tools they need to make healthier food choices and is really rewarding seeing a positive impact on someone’s health and wellbeing.