Bariatric Care for Adults – Professionals Guide (opens as a PDF)
This guidance support professionals to safely address to challenges presented by adult bariatric care patients, who due to their size and weight, may struggle to access treatment and care in emergencies. This guidance includes the pathways and support that may be required by these people to prevent and/or reduce the risk of abuse and neglect, as well as ensuring that bariatric care patients are treated with respect, dignity and equality. It also aims to guide staff in these situations so that their safety, health and well-being is supported.
Thank you to Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster Safeguarding Adults Executive Board for allowing use to share these resources.
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