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The bariatric unit, located at the Royal Derby Hospital, provides bariatric services (both elective and emergency) for patients from Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire.
The department practices in line with NICE and BOMSS guidelines for obesity and metabolic surgery.
Prior to being considered for bariatric surgery all patients need to complete a tier 3 weight management programme.
Derbyshire patients can be referred to DCHS Tier 3 Weight Management Service.
Patients must meet the following criteria;
Patients from Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire can be referred to the hospital’s Tier 3 Service.
Patients must meet the following criteria;
All patients who are referred must be willing and able to undertake lifestyle change to lose weight.
Referrals are accepted from GPs, advanced nurse practitioners and specialist physicians. Referrals from physicians must be copied to the patient’s GP.
Post-operatively, the majority of bariatric patients will be cared for on ward 313 with support from bariatric nurses following discharge. Patients are followed up for two years post-operatively by the bariatric team.
Any patients experiencing problems following bariatric surgery should be seen according to the following diagram:
Level 3
Royal Derby Hospital
Uttoxeter Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
Nearest entrance: 9
Nearest car park: 2
Telephone: 01332 789 432
Email: dhft.bariatrics@nhs.net