A freelance dietitian is a registered dietitian who works independently rather than holding a full-time post with a single employer, taking on short-term contracts and projects for a variety of clients. Typical work includes private consultations, corporate wellness programs, media and writing assignments, expert witness work, menu and product consultancy for food companies, and sessional NHS or clinic cover. Freelancing offers autonomy and variety but demands business skills — marketing, contracts, insurance, and continuing professional development — alongside clinical competence. Clients should check registration with the relevant professional body, such as the Health and Care Professions Council in the UK, which guarantees standards of training, ethics, and accountability whatever the employment arrangement.