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critirea for walsall
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chivasgirl
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Hi Sarah. The criteria isn't set by Walsall Hospital, it is set by your local Primary Care Trust (PCT). Whereabouts do you live, then you will be able to see if anyone else is under the same PCT who can give you some info. I am under NHS North Staffordshire whose criteria is BMI over 50. However, I have had my first appt with Walsall (my BMI varies between 45 and 47) and the surgeon and head doctor both said I would qualify because I have comorbidities, and their guidance said that my PCT funds for BMI over 40 with comorbidities.
First step - find out what PCT you're under.
I would add that BOSPA website isn't that accurate in terms of the criteria it lists for each PCT - it certainly isn't for NHS North Staffs anyway. The best thing is to speak directly to your own PCT (Commissioning Team) unless your GP is au fait with the bariatric surgery criteria.
First step - find out what PCT you're under.
I would add that BOSPA website isn't that accurate in terms of the criteria it lists for each PCT - it certainly isn't for NHS North Staffs anyway. The best thing is to speak directly to your own PCT (Commissioning Team) unless your GP is au fait with the bariatric surgery criteria.
Brunetteandred
Officially a loser
Your GP will have a PCT questionnaire that he/she will complete in order to check if you meet the relevant PCT criteria.
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Thanx,i live in the pelsall area just about ten minutes from walsall,and im hoping that it will be ok i have had a referall for monday to go and see them and they already know my bmi im just worried that when i get there they will say no!!
tesmaralda
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Mr Khan will follow the following guidelines Obesity as for funding you have to go to the BOSPA - The British Obesity Surgery Patient Association and look for your relivant pct
tesmaralda
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If they have given you an appointment it is highly unlikely they will say no
Brunetteandred
Officially a loser
Indeed, I am inclined to agree here. Your GP would not have referred you if you did not fit the PCT criteria.
chivasgirl
New Member
I have to say my GP referred me without knowing the criteria, he just went by what I told him - which was BOSPA's out of date info!! I went to see the hospital 8 weeks ago and am now waiting for the next step - I did speak to them on Monday to ask whether they knew if there were any problems with funding and if so, was there anything I could do, but they advised that to their knowledge everything was fine. Just waiting now!!
chivasgirl
New Member
Sarahhj - I'm at Walsall Manor.
Brunetteandred
Officially a loser
tesmaralda
New Member
I meant if the hospital give you an appointment its highly un likely they will say no as appointments are precious, then its up to the pct if you fall under BEN then if the surgeon agrees its highly un likely they will refuse and I think sandwell are too as their criteria is the same
chivasgirl
New Member
seen and did post a message about my process so far, but it has disappeared in the ether (net!!!!). If it doesn't come up soon I'll repost!
chivasgirl
New Member
I have to say Tesmerelda that Mr Khan and Dr Hartland both said that they believed I was okay for funding due to my BMI being over 40 and having comorbidities. They also said if funding was refused, they would appeal on my behalf in the first instance. I'm not worrying about it, I'm just trying to be patient (before being a patient!!). I'm not sure but I don't think my local PCT has had many applications for funding and I haven't found one other person under the same PCT!
tesmaralda
New Member
what pct chick ?
weight loss hopeful
New Member
Lmao x
Hi guys, I just wanted to introduce myself to the group. My name is Sue and I have been referred by my GP to Walsall Manor for Weight loss surgery. Today I received a letter asking me to attend the weight managment clininc on 26th Feb. Can anybody tell me what happens at this appt and what happens next.
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