Let's Talk Tolerance: Optimising Nutritional Support and Patient Outcomes in The Neuro ICU and Beyond

Vicky Davies, MSc, RD

Principal Dietitian for Neurosciences
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust
Senior Lecturer
Wrexham Glyndwr University

In her clinical role, Vicky has worked as a specialist dietitian in neurointensive care for over 10 years. During this time, she has led a number of quality improvement projects and policy developments to optimise the nutritional management of critically ill patients with neurological conditions. She works with all members of a specialist multidisciplinary team to promote safety and clinical excellence in nutritional care. 

Vicky is passionate about research and innovation to improve patient outcomes and experience. She sits on committees for the British Dietetic Association and the Council for Allied Health Professions Research. She is also a committee member for the patient-led charity ‘Critical Care Support Network’, which offers support to patients and their families during recovery from critical illness. In her role as senior lecturer, Vicky actively pursues her research interests through scholarly activities and publications, including book chapters for ‘The Manual for Dietetic Practice’ and the ‘Oxford Clinical Practice Series: Neurointensive Care’.