Clare Thornton-Wood

Clare Thornton-Wood is a registered dietitian and Principal Dietitian at University Hospitals Sussex based in Loxwood, specialising in paediatric nutrition, ARFID, and feeding and eating disorders. She holds a PhD from the University of Reading and a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Surrey. Clare works as a Specialist Paediatric Dietitian at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust, focusing on feeding disorders and metabolic medicine. She also provides private dietetic services through her practice, Clare Thornton-Wood RD. Her expertise spans neurodisability, coeliac disease, diabetes, autism spectrum disorder, and ADHD.

“Clare takes a calm, empathic approach to nutrition care, working collaboratively with clients to develop practical, evidence-based plans that fit into daily life. She is committed to helping individuals understand the science behind dietary recommendations while translating complex information into achievable action steps. Clare's practice focuses on creating sustainable change that addresses not only presenting concerns but underlying nutritional issues that may have been overlooked for years.”