The present invention provides apparatus for dispensing a fluid, comprising an elongate valve member having a fluid outlet and a fluid inlet locatable in fluid communication with a fluid reservoir, and at least one locking element to lock a fluid dispensing member with respect to the valve member wherein a fluid exit port of the fluid dispensing member is in fluid communication with the fluid outlet of the valve member. A valve assembly for a fluid dispensing device and a method of manufacturing a valve assembly are also provided.