The present invention provides a device (11) for tube feeding, The device (11) comprises a delivery means (11) such as a tube for delivering food, medicines and other fluids to a patients stomach. The delivery means (11) has a first portion (27) which is received in the patient, the first portion (27) having a maximum cross section substantially equal to or smaller than the aperture in the patient through which the first portion enters and exits so that the delivery means can be removed from the patient with minimal injury thereto, The device (11) also comprises a retaining means (19) to retain the tube in a desired position.
