The home enteral feeding dietetic service provides dietetic support for adults and children who are tube fed in their own homes. The team is made up of dietitians and dietetic support workers. We work closely with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to deliver coordinated care.
What we do
Our team will work with you to make sure that your tube feeding meets your individual nutrition and fluid needs, considering your preferences, conditions, and medical record.
We will regularly review your feeding plan to make sure it is appropriate and effective. Our team will provide you with advice and guidance to help you confidently manage tube feeding and maintain your health and wellbeing at home.
When and where you can be seen
The service runs Monday-Friday from 8.30am – 4.30pm
We will offer you an appointment:
- In your own home
- In a clinic setting
- In some schools and day centres
- In nursing and care home facilities
- By phone or video call, if suitable
Your appointment type will depend on your individual needs.
We are a teaching hospital and sometimes have student dietitians on placement with us who may be present during appointments. A qualified member of the team reviews and supervises all student work. If you have any concerns about having students visit with the team, please contact the department.
Who can use the service?
Hospital teams will refer you to the service once they agree that you will leave the hospital with a feeding tube in place.
In Newcastle, the service supports people who have a feeding tube and who have registered with a Newcastle GP.
Tube feeding supplies
Nutricia deliver tube feeds and equipment in the Newcastle upon Tyne area. For problems with deliveries or your feeding pump, please contact Nutricia.
Contact Nutricia
Planning a holiday?
If you are planning to travel within the UK or overseas, contact Nutricia and your dietitian at least six weeks before you travel to discuss whether you need any alternative arrangements.
