Founded 2014 Companies House Reg 09026712

Why Choose Benopa Care for Home Gastrostomy Support?

• Nurse-led clinical oversight ensures safe tube placement monitoring and feeding regimes.

• Evidence-based care protocols aligned with recognised NHS best practice and UK guidelines.

• 24/7 compassionate support—daily visits, overnight or live‑in care available.

• Reduced hospital visits & enhanced dignity, all managed in familiar surroundings.

What We Do: Comprehensive Gastrostomy Care Services

1. Stoma & Tube Site Maintenance

• Clean and dry around the gastrostomy site daily with mild soap and water—monitor for redness, swelling, discharge or odour. 

• Rotate button-style tubes 360° daily to prevent tissue overgrowth and skin irritation. 

• Refill balloon port weekly following manufacturer guidelines to maintain integrity and avoid complications.

2. Feeding, Hydration & Medication Administration

• Flush the tube with cooled boiled water before and after each feed or medication to prevent blockage. 

• Provide feeding via gravity or pump, tailored to nutritional regimens prescribed by dietitians.

• Administer medications by tube carefully—preferably liquid or well-dispersed to avoid clogging, with flushing between doses. 

3. Monitoring & Early Complication Detection

• Check stoma daily for early signs of infection or leakage: redness, pain, yellow or smelly discharge. 

• Recognize signs of tube blockage (e.g., vomiting, reduced output) and apply safe flushing protocols—or escalate to clinical team if necessary. 

• Prevent buried bumper syndrome by ensuring the external bumper maintains a 1–2 cm gap from the abdominal wall. Excessive tightness can cause internal erosion. 

4. Emergency Support & Replacement

• Act swiftly if a tube becomes dislodged: trained carers can reinsert temporary device if safe, otherwise escalate to emergency medical services.

• Keep spare spares or backup devices ready and engage your community nursing team to arrange formal replacements. 

5. Education & Emotional Support

• Train family members and caregivers in safe tube care, flushing techniques, recognising complications, and hygienic feeding. 

• Provide ongoing emotional support and reassurance during enteral feed routines—making care dignified and humane.​

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Typical Care Pathway

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Assessment Nurse evaluates tube type (PEG, button, GJ), feed plan, stoma integrity, and home environment.

Personalised Plan We collaborate with dietitians and healthcare teams to develop tailored feeding and care routines.

Routine Care Daily stoma hygiene, tube flushing, feeding support, balloon checks, and medication administration.

Review & Adapt Regular evaluation of tube function, skin condition, feed tolerance; adjust plan as needed.

Emergency Response Fast intervention if tube issues arise—blockage, displacement, infection signs.

Benefits of Benopa’s Gastrotomy Care

• Expert-led, compassionate tube care in the comfort of home

• Reduced hospital visits and consistent continuity of care

• Improved nutritional management, hydration, and medication safety

• Enhanced dignity & emotional well-being for patients and families

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