Mobile meals (meals on wheels)
The mobile meals service delivers meals to older or vulnerable people in their own homes on a short or long term basis according to their need.
We can provide meals that meet all dietary needs, such as:
- Afro-Caribbean
- Asian
- Diabetic
- Gluten free
- High protein
- Kosher
- Low fat
- Low salt
- Soft/Liquidised
- Traditional
- Vegetarian
How are the meals provided?
We provide meal delivery services for chilled, frozen or hot meals.
When your needs are assessed we will evaluate which type of meals service best suits your needs.
We will check whether you are able to reheat a meal, if not a hot meal will be delivered to you.
If you are able to reheat a frozen meal then your meal will be delivered either chilled or frozen. This means that you can reheat the meal at a suitable time for you.
When does the service operate?
The meals service operates every day of the year.
If you use the service from Monday to Sunday then you will also have your meals delivered on bank holidays such as Christmas Day or Boxing Day.
If you use the service from Monday to Friday you will have to arrange in advance to get your meal on a bank holiday.
How much does it cost?
The price of meals is subsidised and is currently £3.00 per meal.
Our standards
We aim to provide good quality food, delivered at the correct temperature - either chilled, frozen or hot.
If the meal is unsatisfactory in any way, please let us know.
Our recommendation
If the meal is supplied hot, we recommend that it should be eaten as soon as it is delivered to ensure optimum quality and safety.
No part of a hot delivered or reheated meal should ever be saved for later in the day.
How do I use the service?
The service will be provided if you meet the eligibility criteria. For more information about accessing services please go to asking for our support