The PEG Clinic offers a multi-disciplinary outpatient service to those with a PEG tube or is considering PEG tube
insertion. Our aim is to provide information, assessment, treatment and support to people living within the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai area, so that they can live with maximum
independence in the community.
 Who are we?
PEG Clinic team for Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Health Service. The PEG clinic team consists of a Medical Officer, Nurse, Speech Pathologist and a Dietitian.
What do we do?
The purpose of this clinic is to provide multidisciplinary follow-up to those who have had a PEG tube inserted, or to provide information and education to patients and
their families/carers to aid decision making in those considering PEG insertion.
How you can access our service
We require a written referral from a General Practitioner or Medical Specialist. Appointments can be made by telephoning 9477 9514. If you have no means of
transport to attend appointments here, please contact us, and we can help arrange this for you.
Patients are required to bring a letter of referral from their local doctor at the time of their first appointment.
Where you can find us
The unit is located on the ground floor of Palmerston building, on the campus of the Hornsby
Ku-ring-gai Hospital. Entrance is via gate 6 on Derby Road.
What are our hours?
The PEG clinic operates one Wednesday afternoon per month in the Bernard Curran Rehabilitation Unit (BCRU).
How you can contact us
Please phone us on 9477 9514, or fax us on 9477 5684.
Our postal address is:
The Bernard Curran Rehabilitation Unit
Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Health Service
Palmerston Road,
Hornsby,
NSW 2077
When you arrive
Come to the reception desk near the entrance, and we will direct you to the appropriate area.
More information
What is a PEG?
PEG stands for Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG). This is a feeding tube that is inserted into the stomach, directly through the abdominal wall. It involves having
an endoscopy and a small incision on the skin over the abdomen. The majority of gastrostomy tubes are inserted for long term enteral feeding. Note that gastrostomy
tubes may be inserted surgically. A gastrostomy is considered for people who for a variety of reasons, such as stroke, cancer, surgery or other neurological conditions,
may be unable to eat or drink enough to meet adequate nutritional requirements.
 Clinic availability:
The clinic is available to all adults living in the Hornsby or Ku-ring-gai area who have a PEG tube or are considering PEG tube insertion. This includes patients who
have had their PEG inserted at hospitals other than HKH. It is preferable that patients seen in the clinic reside in the community, or are residents of a hostel
(low level care).
A patient may be seen in the PEG clinic for:
- Consideration of PEG insertion
- Consideration of PEG removal
- Revision of enteral nutrition regime
- Revision of PEG site and infection control needs
- Re-assessment of swallowing
- Education and support
Information about the related services: Bernard Curran Rehabilitation Unit, Nutrition & Dietetics,
Speech Pathology and Rehabilitation and Aged Care Service is available.
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