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A lady calling a Meals on Wheels provider on the phone
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A photo of an elderly couple being guided through making meal choices by a carer
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Photo courtesy Ageing Better

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Photo (c) Health & Independent Living Support (HILS) 2024

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Photo courtesy Ageing Better

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Welcome to Meals on Wheels UK

Your one-stop-shop for finding Meals on Wheels services delivering in your area!

Watch this short film introducing Meals on Wheels UK.

About

We are a research team based at the University of Bristol. We aim to raise awareness of Meals on Wheels and provide support to those wishing to access services.

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Facts

Meals on Wheels is about much more than a meal. Safety and wellbeing, reduced isolation and independence are just some of the many benefits on offer.

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Resources

Through our projects we’ve developed resources to promote and raise awareness of Meals and Wheels services.

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Benefits of Meals on Wheels

Our research has demonstrated four crucial benefits of Meals on Wheels

Accessing a daily meal

The meals require little to no preparation, making it easy for users of the service to have a tasty, nutritious meal every day

Reducing social isolation

It’s usually the same drivers who deliver the meal. This human contact and seeing a familiar face can improve overall wellbeing

Safety and wellbeing

Drivers who deliver the meals can check for safety around the home and the wellbeing of users of the service, and alert an emergency contact if they identify any concerns

Promoting independence

Receiving Meals on Wheels can prevent or delay the move into a care home, supporting users of the service to continue living in their own home and communities for longer