About this Event
Join Us for the GASTROSTOMY & ENTERAL FEEDING STUDY DAY 2026!
Get ready for an exciting in-person event where we dive into the latest insights and practical tips on gastostomy and enteral feeding. Whether you're an expert, specialist, newly qualified or just interested, this study day is perfect to expand your knowledge, share experiences, and connect with others passionate about the topic. Don’t miss out on a day full of learning, networking, and fun—all tailored just for you!
Theme: Gastrostomy Tube: Getting It Right from Assessment to Aftercare
Aim
To explore the assessment, decision-making and safe management of gastrostomy and enteral feeding in adult patients, based on current evidence and best practice. Delivered by experienced multidisciplinary professionals, the event aims to enhance clinical knowledge, confidence and patient-centred enteral feeding tube care across the Trust.
Agenda
Arrival, registration & refreshments
Welcome & Study Day Objectives
Assessment & Management of Dysphagia
Nutritional Risk Screening (MUST) & Enteral tube feeding Assessment
Referral Pathways & Ethical Considerations in Gastrostomy Decision-Making
Refreshment Break
H&N Patients Dietetic-led insights: Optimising Outcomes with Gastrostomy tubes
Gastrostomy & Jejunostomy Tubes: Indications, complications & safe management
Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy: Indications,patient selection, procedure
Lunch & Exhibition
Seminar A:Safe Care & Troubleshooting of Enteral Feeding Tubes/ Pump training
Seminar B: Living with Enteral Feeding – A Patient & Community Perspective
Radiologically Inserted Gastrostomy : Indications & procedure overview
Mental Capacity & Best Interest Decisions
Beyond PEG/RIG: Overview of other enteral tubes
Closing remarks
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Education centre, Post graduate building, Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, United Kingdom
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