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Enteral feeding is a safe and effective way of providing nutrition directly into the stomach or small intestine when a person is unable to eat or drink enough by mouth. It ensures the body receives essential nutrientssuch as calories, protein, vitamins, and fluidsto maintain health, support recovery, and promote overall wellbeing.Enteral feeding may be needed due to neurological conditions, swallowing difficulties, long‑term illness, or recovery after surgery.
At Lifetouch Care, we provide safe, compassionate, and clinically governed support for adults who require enteral feeding at home or in the community. Our nurse‑led team ensures every aspect of care is delivered with dignity, precision, and reassurance. We prepare and administer prescribed feeds, manage feeding pumps and gravity systems, and closely monitor tolerance, hydration, and nutritional intake. To protect the individual’s safety, we ensure correct positioning throughout feeding supporting the person to sit upright at a minimum 30–45° angle during feeding and for a period afterwards to reduce the risk of aspiration and promote comfort. Our staff carry out thorough tube and stoma‑site care, identifying early signs of infection and maintaining PEG, RIG, NG, or jejunal tubes safely and confidently. We also support individuals who receive medication via their feeding tube, ensuring correct preparation, compatibility, and adherence to strict clinical protocols. Through ongoing monitoring and clinical oversight, we observe for changes in comfort or condition, record nutritional intake, and escalate concerns promptly under nurse-led governance. Alongside the clinical elements, we offer holistic support for individuals and families, providing clear explanations, reassurance, and practical training to build confidence, while shaping person‑centred routines that respect dignity, independence, and individual preferences.
Our trained staff are confident in recognising and responding to common PEG and PEJ‑related issues. We monitor tube position, check for signs of blockage or leakage, observe the stoma site for redness or discomfort, and escalate concerns promptly to the appropriate healthcare professionals. Our approach focuses on early identification, safe handling, and maintaining comfort while following clear clinical protocols.
For individuals living with dysphagia, we provide careful, person‑centred support to reduce aspiration risk and promote safe nutrition. This includes ensuring upright positioning during feeding, pacing support appropriately, and following speech and language therapy recommendations. We remain attentive to signs of discomfort, coughing, or changes in swallowing ability and escalate concerns quickly to protect the person’s well-being.
Hydration is essential for health and comfort, especially for individuals with swallowing difficulties or those receiving enteral feeding. We monitor fluid intake, observe for signs of dehydration, and record hydration levels as part of our daily care routines. Our staff provide gentle encouragement, offer fluids in safe consistencies where appropriate, and escalate any concerns to the relevant clinical teams.
At Lifetouch Care, we ensure every member of our team is fully trained and competent in the equipment and techniques used for enteral feeding. Our staff receive comprehensive training on feeding pumps, gravity systems, tube care, and all associated equipment before supporting any individual. This includes practical demonstrations, supervised practice, competency assessments, and ongoing refresher training to maintain safety and confidence. Our nurse‑led governance framework ensures that staff understand not only how to use the equipment, but also why each step matters—promoting safe, consistent, and dignified care for every person we support.
we ensure correct positioning throughout feeding supporting the person to sit upright at a minimum 30–45° angle during feeding and for a period afterwards to reduce the risk of aspiration and promote comfort.
