Human obesity is one of the most important healthcare issues of our age. The obesity epidemic is a global problem that is showing no signs of abating. Within the UK (and Western Europe), the West Midlands has one of the highest rates of obesity. Effective management of obesity requires a multi-disciplinary approach, including input from endocrinologists, dieticians, clinical psychologists and bariatric surgeons.
The WISDEM Centre at UHCW is in possession of this multi-disciplinary expertise to help manage patients with obesity and has recently been awarded Bariatric Centre Status. This service at WISDEM is very active and expanding, consisting of four endocrinologists, two dieticians and dietetic assistants, two bariatric surgeons, a specialist bariatric clinical psychologist, and administrative and support staff.
Referrals to the WISDEM Bariatric Service are received from the local area of Coventry and Warwickshire, but also from other neighbouring counties. As well as specialist input for pre- and post-bariatric surgery (including gastric band insertion, sleeve gastrectomoy and bypass surgery), the service also provides lifestyle management that includes dietary and exercise input in groups sessions, as well as a patient support group.
WISDEM works closely with colleagues in the Primary Care Trusts in Coventry and Warwickshire and recognises the importance of undertaking an integrative approach to obesity between specialist and community services.
For information on the Weight Management Service and Bariatric Surgery Service at UHCW NHS Trust please click here
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BLOOD TESTING DUE TO COVID-19
Shielding Patients in very high risk for COVID Group
All people who have been identified as very high risk (requiring shielding) for COVID are in the process of being contacted by their clinician regarding their ongoing care. If you require a blood test whilst shielding as part of your care, appointment details including when and where your blood test will be carried out will be sent to you via a text message from SwiftQueue who manage our blood test bookings.
If you have regular blood tests and have been asked to have these, please ensure you have blood forms at home available; if you haven’t please contact your specialty to have some sent to you in advance of your blood tests.
Older People and Vulnerable Adults
People who are in the groups identified by the government as higher risk e.g are over 70 or receive a yearly flu jab, but are not in the very high risk (requiring shielding) group, can attend our normal blood test clinics. The blood test clinics and waiting areas have been adapted so that social distancing can be maintained.
Please check the locations on the map below.
Click on the map for information about phlebotomy clinics in Coventry. You can book an appointment online at the locations in red.
Please book an appointment before attending for a blood test. Click on the ‘Book Online’ button above. Booking an appointment helps patients, their carers and family members to plan their hospital visit better, helping to reduce clinic waiting times and enabling patients to be seen much more quickly.
Location: Outpatients Department, on the ground floor. Opening hours: 8am-4.45pm, Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays).
Children under 16 years old will need to book online here.
Please book an appointment before attending for a blood test, click on the ‘Book Online’ button above. Patients from Rugby and the surrounding areas are able to access the Friends Blood Taking Unit at the Hospital of St Cross.
Referrals for blood tests can be from GP's, practice nurses or from hospital consultants. Patients are also able to leave other samples, such as urine, which have been collected at home, at the hospital's Pathology Reception.
Location: Near Brookfield House, just off North Road - map here. Opening hours: The blood taking clinic sessions for adults and children are listed below:
Monday -Friday 7am-4:45pm Appointment only
Wednesday Evening 5pm-7pm Suspended due to COVID
Saturday Morning 7am-10pm Suspended due to COVID
April 2020 NEW - This Clinic is now by appointment. Please book an appointment before attending for a blood test. Click on the ‘Book Online’ button above.
Address: Stoney Stanton Road, Coventry CV1 4FS Location: Access is via the main doors, the Phlebotomy team are in Area A. Opening hours: Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays). 8am–4.45pm
Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT)
Specialist Tests - There are a small number of specialist tests where blood needs to be taken on a hospital site as the sample must be transferred to the laboratory rapidly for the test to be undertaken. Click here for a list of these specialist tests and to find out more.