December 2009
Spire Fylde Coast Hospital has been awarded the NHS contract for bariatric (obesity) surgery by the North West specialist care team. The contract will commence on 1 April 2009 and will provide high quality bariatric care and support to patients from the following PCTs:-
- North Lancashire
- Central Lancashire
- Blackpool
- North Cumbria
- South Cumbria
- Blackburn and Darwen
Funding the surgery will be considered by the PCT once the patient has completed a local weight management programme. For information regarding eligibility for patients and funding please contact your local PCT or Gail Middlebrook at Spire Fylde Coast Hospital on 01253 308044.