PEG feeding care at home
At-home Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy care
Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy, or PEG, care is an important part of staying healthy and safe while living at home. Our experienced care staff carefully support your loved one’s feeding, medication and daily wellbeing, helping keep them comfortable at every visit. We’ll get to know your family and your loved one, shaping their care around who they are.
Feeling overwhelmed trying to manage PEG tube care?
You don’t have to handle it alone. Our care staff are just a phone call away, ready to answer any questions you have.
Working along side trusted partners
PEG tube home care services
PEG care takes careful attention and a gentle touch. Our care staff offer consistent, reliable support in all the areas your loved one needs.
PEG tube administration
Careful, hygienic support with feeds through the PEG tube, given at the right times and the right pace to keep your loved one well-nourished.
Stoma site care
Gentle, attentive PEG wound care focused on the stoma site and surrounding skin, keeping it clean and healthy to prevent soreness or infection.
Medication application
Safe, accurate support with medication given through the PEG tube, so your loved one gets exactly what they need, when they need it.
Consistent monitoring
A watchful eye on how your loved one is doing, spotting any signs of a problem early and alerting the right people if concerns arise.
PEG tube care that fits
We offer a variety of flexible care options to suit your family’s needs, preferences and budget, with one-to-one or two-to-one support available whenever it’s needed.
Pricing guide
Visit length
Short visit: 60 minutes
Standard visit: 1-2 hours
Extended visit: 3-6 hours
Flexible support
- Once a day, multiple times a day, ad-hoc or flexible visits
- Weekend or evening support
- Live-in care
With shift work for 12-hour days and nights.
Your PEG care journey
1. Plan together
If your loved one needs PEG care at home, reach out to our team. We’ll talk you through the process and build a care plan tailored to their needs.
2. Find support
Once we’ve built your care plan, we’ll carefully match qualified PEG care staff to your loved one, ensuring genuine, consistent support.
3. Start PEG care
Once care staff are in place, care can begin, ensuring your loved one’s PEG feeding tube is expertly monitored and managed.
Is your loved one living with a PEG tube?
Our PEG care is here to help them live comfortably, safely and with dignity.
The Verified Care difference
Specialist training
All our care staff complete in-depth, specialist PEG training, so you can trust your loved one is in safe hands.
Clinical overviews
Every care package includes clinical overviews, so nothing about your loved one’s needs is ever overlooked.
Multidisciplinary collaboration
We are familiar with working with nutritional nurses, SALT practitioners and clinical nurses to provide aligned support.
PEG tube care at home FAQs
Can you support both temporary and long-term PEG feeding?
Whether your loved one has a PEG tube for a short while during recovery or for the longer term, our care staff are here to provide the same careful, consistent support, adapting as their needs change along the way.
Will you follow the feeding plan set by our dietitian?
We follow the feeding plan set by your loved one’s dietitian to the letter, giving the right feeds at the right rate and time. If anything changes or a concern comes up, we’ll flag it with the dietitian to keep the plan safe and up to date.
What happens if the PEG tube blocks or comes out?
Our care staff are trained to respond calmly and quickly. They’ll follow the steps in your loved one’s care plan, and if the tube comes out or anything seems wrong, they’ll contact the right healthcare professional or emergency services straight away.
What if we're not sure PEG care at home is the right choice?
That’s completely understandable, and there’s no pressure to decide right away. We’re always happy to talk it through and help you weigh up what’s best for your loved one.
How quickly can PEG care start?
It depends on your loved one’s needs, but we’ll always try to get support in pace as soon as possible. If you need care in place soon, contact our team today and we’ll get started.
Still have questions?
Please connect with our support team, we’re happy to help!
Find compassionate PEG care at home
No matter your loved one’s circumstances, they deserve care that puts them first. With expert PEG feeding care at home, your loved one can stay well-nourished, comfortable and safe in the place they feel happiest. If you’re looking for skilled, compassionate PEG care, we’re always here to listen and help.
