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     • ‘Meals on wheels is far more than a food delivery service for people who can’t access food. It provides a multitude of benefits to clients and their families, and it is a crucial community resource to help older adults continue living independently in their homes and reduce their levels of isolation and loneliness.
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   Why are Meals on Wheels important?

   • Meals on wheels are essential for those who are least able to prepare or cook meals for themselves. Meals on wheels can be paid-for, subsidised or free-of-charge. Viable models exist for making the service affordable for government and local authorities, especially where this involves social enterprise and integration with social services.

   Meals on Wheels for the 21st Century: A report exploring meals on

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   Do older adults need meals on Wheels?

   • Meals on wheels are not a requirement for all older adults or disabled adults; where heightened independence is possible, services such as lunch clubs are more suitable. Meals on wheels are essential for those who are least able to prepare or cook meals for themselves. Meals on wheels can be paid-for, subsidised or free-of-charge.

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   What is a Meals on Wheels service?

   • Usually, a meals on wheels service will provide a hot meal with pudding. Some councils provide frozen meals that can be heated in a microwave or oven, giving you more control over when you eat. There is usually a charge for meals on wheels, and the service is typically only offered after the council has assessed whether you need it.

   How to support someone you care for with eating - NHS

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   Nov 15, 2021 · Meals on wheels drivers encourage clients to eat and move more, and often carry out essential chores around the house when delivering the meals, which is particularly helpful for clients with dementia or mobility difficulties.

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   'Meals on wheels' If you cannot shop for, prepare or cook a meal, then the council may be able to help you by delivering ready meals to you at home. These are commonly known as "meals on wheels", but councils often refer to "meals at home" services.

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6. trustforlondon.org.uk › research › meals-on-wheelsMeals on Wheels for the 21st Century: A report exploring ...

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   This report looks at how services that ensure older adults can access meals in their homes are run, both before the Covid-19 pandemic and during it, across London. In the capital, adequate provision of meals on wheels services where not in place prior to lockdown.

7. www.apse.org.uk › 2024 › meals-on-wheels-reportMeals on Wheels Report - apse

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   Firstly, Meals on Wheels serves to help ensure a good nutritional intake for users, not only benefiting individuals, but wider health and social care services by decreasing malnutrition risk, supporting recovery from illness and promoting good health. Secondly, it helps to tackle food insecurity, a pertinent issue during a cost-of-living crisis.

8. www.bristol.ac.uk › meals-on-wheels-benefits2021: Meals on Wheels benefits | Elizabeth Blackwell ...

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   The research found that Meals on Wheels is more than just a food delivery service. Drivers encourage clients to be physically active, conduct welfare checks, identify and address isolation and loneliness. The service also helps to promote independence and rehabilitation following hospital discharge.

9. www.gov.uk › meals-homeGet meals at home (meals on wheels) - GOV.UK

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   What you need to know. Available in England and Wales only. Explore the topic. Local councils and services. Apply for meals at home from your council or other local organisation.

10. www.caremanagementmatters.co.uk › new-meals-onNew Meals on Wheels provision report - Care Management Matters

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    Nov 3, 2023 · Meals on Wheels supports vulnerable people to live independently in the community by reducing the risk of malnutrition, loneliness or social isolation. Alongside at least one nutritious hot meal every day, the regular caring contact aims to reduce avoidable health and care costs, as well as providing support for carers.