Bariatrics
What is bariatric care?
Bariatric care provides specialist support for people living with obesity or recovering from bariatric (weight-loss) surgery. It focuses on helping you live safely, comfortably and independently, while supporting healthy lifestyle changes in a compassionate, non-judgemental way.
In health and social care, bariatric care often refers to the specialist care and equipment needed to support people who weigh 25 stone (159kg) or more. Needing this kind of support can feel difficult to talk about, but with the right care, people can continue to live safely and with dignity.
How obesity can affect your health
- Reduced mobility and difficulty with everyday tasks
- Breathlessness and fatigue
- Joint or back pain
- Increased risk of skin irritation and infections
- Increased risk of conditions such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke and high blood pressure
Personalised Care
We provide personalised bariatric care tailored to your individual needs and goals, using specialist moving and handling equipment such as slide sheets and hoists to keep you and our care staff safe. Our services can include:
- Personal care including washing, dressing and skin care
- Mobility support and safe transfers
- Medication support and prescription collection
- Healthy meal preparation
- Social activities and companionship
- Household support such as shopping and laundry
- Wound and skin care support alongside District Nurses