King’s Bariatric Study Day

Enhance Your Clinical Practice

• Gain comprehensive knowledge of obesity causes, complications and evidence-based treatments
• Develop confidence to raise and address weight management sensitively with patients
• Learn to recognise and challenge weight bias in healthcare settings

Improve Patient Care

• Understand the complete bariatric patient pathway from assessment to lifelong aftercare
• Acquire essential skills to safely care for post-operative bariatric patients in any setting
• Learn about nutritional requirements and psychological support needs

Stay Current with Treatment Options

• Understand surgical and non-surgical weight management interventions
• Learn the risks, benefits and selection criteria for different bariatric procedures
• Gain knowledge of current pharmacotherapy options

Practical Application

• Apply learning through real-world clinical scenarios
• Network with colleagues across different healthcare settings
• Receive certificate of attendance for professional portfolio

Morning Sessions

09:00 – 09:30 | Obesity and Regulation of Body Weight
Understanding the physiology of body weight regulation, factors contributing to weight gain, and obstacles to successful weight loss.

09:30 – 10:00 | Stigma and Prejudices
Recognising weight bias in healthcare, understanding its impact on patients, and promoting compassionate, non-judgemental care.

10:00 – 10:30 | Primary Care of Weight Management
Weight management approaches across different healthcare settings, raising the topic appropriately, and available treatment options.

10:30 – 10:45 | Morning Break

10:45 – 11:15 | Surgical Treatment of Obesity
Current bariatric surgical procedures, risks and benefits of each option, and factors influencing surgical choice.

11:15 – 12:00 | Care of Bariatric Patients
Inpatient post-operative care and lifelong aftercare requirements for bariatric surgery patients.

12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch Break

Afternoon Sessions

13:00 – 13:30 | Diet and Nutrition After Surgery
Post-operative diet stages, nutritional needs, restrictions, and supporting patients through dietary transitions.

13:30 – 14:00 | Obesity and Mental Health
Prevalence of mental health conditions in obesity, food reward mechanisms, psychological assessment and pre-operative optimisation.

14:00 – 14:30 | Pharmacotherapy
Non-surgical medical treatments for obesity, key treatment components, and factors influencing treatment selection.

14:30 – 15:00 | Clinical Scenarios
Interactive case-based learning to consolidate knowledge and develop practical problem-solving skills.

15:00 – 15:30 | Feedback and Certificate Distribution

Upon completion of this study day, participants will be able to:

Clinical Knowledge

• Explain the physiology of body weight regulation
• Identify factors that contribute to weight gain and obstacles to weight loss
• Understand the complications associated with obesity
• Describe the risks and benefits of bariatric surgical procedures
• Explain factors influencing the choice of bariatric surgery
• Understand key components of obesity treatment

Patient Care Skills

• Recognise and address weight bias in healthcare settings
• Understand the impact of weight bias on patients
• Raise the topic of weight with patients appropriately and sensitively
• Care confidently for post-operative bariatric patients in any healthcare setting
• Support patients through different post-operative diet stages

Treatment and Management

• Identify different weight loss treatments available across healthcare settings
• Understand the unique nutritional needs and restrictions following bariatric surgery
• Recognise the role of psychological treatments in pre- and post-operative management
• Understand how food reward stimuli affects obesity and its treatment
• Identify important aspects of psychological assessment and pre-operative optimisation
• Understand factors to consider when selecting medical obesity treatments

This study day is designed for healthcare professionals involved in the care and management of patients with obesity or those who have undergone bariatric surgery.

Suitable for:

• Registered Nurses
• Healthcare Assistants
• Allied Health Professionals
• Practice Nurses
• Community Healthcare Staff
• Ward-based Clinical Staff
• Surgical Unit Personnel
• Primary Care Teams
• Any Healthcare professionals who wants to improve their understanding of Obesity or Bariatric care.

Prerequisites: No prior specialist knowledge required. The course is suitable for those new to bariatric care as well as those seeking to update their knowledge.

Course Date: 29 October 2026
No. of Attendees: 50

Please contact King’s Academy at kch-tr.academy@nhs.net | 020 3299 5536 to:

• Register your interest for upcoming dates
• Request information about future cohorts
• Enquire about bespoke team training

What certification will I receive?
All participants who complete the full study day will receive a Certificate of Attendance suitable for inclusion in professional portfolios and revalidation evidence.

How many CPD hours does this course provide?
This study day provides 7 hours of CPD learning.

What should I bring on the day?
Please bring writing materials for note-taking. All course materials will be provided.

Are refreshments provided?
Coffee/tea breaks are included. Please bring your own lunch.

Is there pre-course reading or preparation required?
No pre-course preparation is required. All necessary learning will be delivered during the study day.

Who is the course facilitator?
All sessions are delivered by Eleni Angeli, a Bariatric Nurse Specialist.

Can I attend if I don’t work directly in bariatric services?
Yes. This course is designed for all healthcare professionals who may encounter patients with obesity or who have had bariatric surgery, regardless of their usual clinical setting.

What if I need to cancel my booking?
Please contact kch-tr.academy@nhs.net or call 020 3299 5536.

Is this course available for entire teams?
Yes, we can discuss bespoke training options for teams. Please contact kch-tr.academy@nhs.net to discuss your requirements.

Will there be opportunities to ask questions?
Yes, the course is interactive with opportunities for questions throughout, plus dedicated clinical scenarios session for practical application of learning.

For further information or to book your place, please contact kch-tr.academy@nhs.net | 020 3299 5536