Bariatric Patient Equipment     

FOI REFERENCE: 24302    FOI DATE: 15^th August 2024    

1. I wish to know how much your trust has spent on specialist bariatric equipment for obese/bariatric patients (patients over 160kg) during the last three financial years? Average annual spend £163k

2. Please give a breakdown of the type of equipment used by the trust and the amounts spent, split between Rental expenditure and Purchased Equipment? All Rental, Beds and Chairs

2.1. If equipment used is on a Rental basis, please specify if this was under a contract basis or ad hoc? Rental Ad Hoc

2.2. When is the contract due for renewal?  31/10/2024

2.3. If known, who is the contract with?   Direct Health Care.

2.4. If under a contract, please supply the means of contract award, i.e framework or direct award. Framework

3. How many Bariatric beds does the Trust own? Zero, these are hired in as needed.