About Ryle’s Tube / NG Tube Feeding
Home support for a person with a nasogastric feeding tube, based strictly on the prescribed feeding plan and professional instructions.
Who may enquire about this service?
Families arranging home support for a patient who has been discharged with an NG/Ryle’s tube.
What may be discussed?
- Assistance with the agreed feeding-care schedule by an appropriately authorised professional
- Support with positioning and general comfort as instructed
- Observation and escalation of concerns
- Communication with the family about the agreed routine
Preparing for the discussion
- Share the home location and preferred dates or schedule.
- Explain the everyday support being requested and what the family can manage.
- For clinical services, have current instructions from the treating healthcare team available through an agreed appropriate channel.
- Identify the family contact and preferred communication method.
Before arranging care
JNS will ask about the location, desired schedule, the support being requested and any relevant care instructions. The family and JNS should agree the service description, responsibilities, staffing arrangement, charges and contact process before the start date.
Important scope and safety information
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Frequently asked questions
Can JNS help with an NG tube feeding arrangement?
JNS can discuss a home-care arrangement based on the prescribed feeding plan and the availability of an appropriately authorised professional.
Can a caregiver perform tube feeding?
Tube feeding and related clinical actions must only be performed by an appropriately qualified and authorised professional. A non-clinical caregiver does not perform this procedure.
Should the feeding plan be available?
Yes. The current prescribed plan and treating-team contact information should be available through an appropriate private process.