Bristol Weight Management and Bariatric Service (BWMBS) encompasses a specialist Weight Assessment and Management Service (WAMS) and Bristol Bariatric Service (BBS) for individuals with obesity.
WAMS was previously known as the ‘Tier 3 Specialist Weight Management Service’. WAMS provides non-surgical, multi-disciplinary weight management support and interventions for a 6-12month period. This may be in the form of individual one-to-one appointments with a dietitian and / or psychologist, or through our 8 session Mood & Food group programme. WAMS also supports appropriate individuals to prepare for bariatric (weight loss) surgery with the ‘Bristol Bariatric Service’ (BBS).
It is national guidance that an individual receives intensive support from a specialist weight management service, such as WAMS, before they can be considered for a referral to a bariatric surgery team. There may be some exceptions to this rule for those who have other medical issues that require urgent treatment.
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How to refer to BWMBS
Please note that there are different eligibility criteria for Wiltshire and Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire (BNSSG).
- For Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire (BNSSG), please complete the referral form at remedy.bristolccg.nhs.uk/adults/weight-management/tier-3-weight-management-service
- For Wiltshire, please download and complete
For administration or referral Advice contact:
Zoe Woodward – WAMS Co-ordinator
Email: t3wms@nbt.nhs.uk
Telephone: 0117 414 1028
Address: Office 2, Gate 38, Brunel building, Southmead Hospital, Westbury-On-Trym, Bristol. BS10 5NB