What is a bariatric care plan?
Bariatric surgery is a medical term for surgical procedures used to manage obesity.
The NHS states that bariatric surgery, or weight loss surgery, is a treatment for people who are severely obese. Our bariatric care can help you recover from your surgery while you remain at home. We can support you with post-operative care such as keeping any wounds clean and infection-free, light exercise as is appropriate after your surgery, and close supervision of your general welfare. We will help adapt your diet to become more healthy and follow the instructions of a nutritionist or medical professional.
Why should I have a bariatric care plan?
A bariatric care plan can help reduce the risk of certain health conditions.
Extreme obesity can lead to restricted mobility, heightened risk of skin infections, and low mood. Being bariatric also increases the risk of other medical conditions and complications, such as:
Do I need a care plan?
Our bariatric care plan may be the perfect choice for you if you feel you need support with the following:
What does an effective bariatric care plan include?
Here is what can be included in your bariatric care plan:
Nursing care
Our nursing care can provide clinical attention for your bariatric-specific needs. Trained by registered nurses, our carers can support you with oxygen therapy, medication administration and more.
Mobility support
Our carers receive expert mobility training, so they can help you get in and out of bed and move safely around your home. We can also introduce physio to help progress your mobility levels.
Companionship
Our carers are wonderful, friendly people who have a passion for helping others. We handpick our carers to match your personality and interests so you gain a trusted carer and companion in your home.
Healthy eating
If you’re due for surgery, we can help with your liquid diet and ensure you eat the right food and portions after your operation. We can help prepare healthy and delicious meals for weight loss too.
Personal care
We can help with discreet and personal care like washing, grooming, dressing and continence care. We help with your hygiene and appearance so that you can continue living life with dignity and comfort.
Care at home
We bring health care to your doorstep, wherever you are. We have over 150 branches across the UK and endeavour to be accessible to everyone. This way, you can get the care you need while staying at home.
Bariatric surgery care
We can help with your rehabilitation after surgery and tailor a post-operative diet so you maintain healthy weight loss that’s monitored closely. Please note we can also tailor a food plan if you are not due for surgery.
Exercise
Your carer will help motivate you to exercise and get out and about as you begin a new regime and lifestyle. Alongside healthy eating, we can help change your life into a more healthy and positive one.
How can I create my own care plan?
We can tailor a care plan for bariatric care to suit you! We offer live-in care, visiting care and respite personal care to fit around your schedule. From general housekeeping and stepping in for your primary caregiver to helping you rehabilitate with a medically trained eye, our carers are superbly qualified to handle your unique needs at home. With our bariatric care, you can be assured that our care plans can fit around you and your schedule so you can enjoy a hassle-free approach to your healthcare.
A bariatric care plan can help:
3 simple steps…
Here are the steps to take to receive bariatric care:
Speak to our team
Our friendly, knowledgeable team can answer your questions and talk you through your options. We are available 7 days a week.
Book a free care assessment
Your local Helping Hands care manager will visit you to understand your needs and preferences and discuss how we can help. We can visit you at home, in hospital or even a care home to carry out the care assessment.
Confirm your care package
We create a tailored care plan for you to review. Once you’ve agreed the plan, we can organise care in as little as 24 hours.
How Helping Hands can help
At Helping Hands, we pride ourselves on our ability to be adaptable to your needs. We can offer bariatric care on a live-in, visiting or respite basis.
Visiting care
Live-in care
A fully regulated home care provider
Here at Helping Hands, our service is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and the Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW)
This means we need to consistently meet high standards and are monitored by our regulators.
