OWLSS (Obesity Weight Loss Surgery Support)

Organisation name

Description

We are a patient led support group for people, freinds and family of anyone thinking or have undergone weight loss surgery. We offer monthly meetings, online website including forum and chat room.

Street address

110 Newton Court, Hedon Road

City/Town

HULL

County

NORTH EAST LINCS

Postcode

HU9 1SP

Web Addresswww.owlss.org.uk

publicity@owlss.org.uk

Main Phone No

07948017144

Helpline Number

07948017144

Helpline: Hours of operation

24 Hours

Main Contact: Name

D. LEE

Main Contact: Job Title

FOUNDER MEMBER

Is this a national or local organisation?

National

Is there a local support network?

Yes

Details of support network

Details of support network: We offer monthy meeting to our memebrs at diffrent areas around the uk. We also have a dedicated helpline for our members. We have just launched a mentor scheme for those members who are pre-op and need extra support. The forum is used daily and chat room is monitored most of the time.

Does the organisation provide free publications or leaflets?

Yes

Details of publications and leaflets

Details of publications and leaflets: We have ongoing leaflets for memebrs who cant attend meeting or dont have internet acess. These include, is surgery right for me? vitamins and supplements - why we need them? headhunger- tips to help you.

Does the organisation publish a newsletter?

Does the organisation fund research?