Nutritional Support

The Nutrition Nurse works very closely with the Dietitians and the Macmillan Head and Neck Clinical Nurse Specialist.

The role provides specialised support, training and education for patients attending the Centre that have a gastrostomy, or feeding tube, in place in order to support their nutritional needs.

Having a feeding tube can be a daunting experience and the role can offer patients the information and training they and their family needs to be able to provide safe effective care at home.

The training includes advice about how to use and care for the tube to give prescribed feed, supplements and medication to maximise nutrition and comfort during your treatment.

Contact

You can contact the Nutrition Nurse on 0151 556 5323.