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đ 31,000 visitors and counting – Thank you for being part of our Meals on Wheels UK journey! đ
Published 28th November 2025
Itâs been one year since we launched Meals on Wheels UK, and weâre delighted to share the impact the resource has achieved so far.
Over the past 12 months:
đ 31,000 unique visitors from 112 countries have explored the website
đ More than 220 service providersâ websites have been accessed through the resource
đïž Over 50 community organisations, local authorities, and general practices have signposted to Meals on Wheels UK
đ„ More than 10,000 unique visitors have clicked through to provider websites directly from Meals on Wheels UK – a strong indicator of real-world service discovery and referrals
đ Website analytics show consistent growth and broad usage, demonstrating clear need, visibility, and value for the Meals on Wheels sector
This milestone reflects the collective efforts of Meals on Wheels providers, community partners, practitioners, and everyone who has shared and supported the Meals on Wheels UK resource.
Thank you for helping strengthen access to nutritious meals and wellbeing support for adults with care needs across the four UK nations.
Meals on Wheels UK in the news following visit to Her Majesty the Queen
Published 10th November 2025
Thank you to Bristol 24/7 for the featured article on Meals on Wheels UK and our recent visit to Clarence House with the National Association Of Care Catering (NACC).
‘University of Bristol academic Professor Angeliki Papadaki leads the Meals on Wheels UK project, which created the countryâs first national online directory and interactive map of providers.’
Read the full article here.
Bristol academic who has championed Meals on Wheels services invited to meet Her Majesty the Queen
Published 6th November 2025
Yesterday, her Majesty The Queen welcomed members of the National Association Of Care Catering (NACC) to Clarence House, as we celebrate Meals on Wheels Week (3rd to 7th November).
Angeliki Papadaki, Founder of Meals on Wheels UK, said: ‘I was honoured to attend this reception, alongside an amazing group of Meals on Wheels service providers, who are doing a fantastic job keeping adults with care and support needs living independently in their homes for longer. Their stories, and those of the people who benefit from this essential service, havenât stopped inspiring me. Thatâs why weâre working hard at the University of Bristol to shine a light on the value of Meals on Wheels, and to produce robust evidence that can shape its future.’
Read the University of Bristol press release here.
Thank you to the NACC and Neel Radia FIH for bringing us together to celebrate.
Photo by Ian Jones
Meals on Wheels Week 2025: 3â7 November â Get Involved!
Published 19th July 2025
Building on the momentum of last yearâs website launch during Meals on Wheels Week 2024, weâre delighted to announce that the annual celebration will return from Monday 3 to Friday 7 November 2025.
Across the week, community meals providers, volunteers, local authorities and care caterers will showcase the life-changing impact a hot meal and friendly chat can have on adults with care needs living at home. Expect themed days, inspiring stories and plenty of opportunities to shout about the service that keeps thousands nourished and connected.
Want to find out more, plan your activities or download campaign resources? Head over to the National Association of Care Catering (NACC) official campaign website for everything you need to get started, and ideas to show your support.
Letâs work together to make sure everyone knows Meals on Wheels is more than just a meal â itâs a lifeline.
Source of image: National Association of Care Catering
Meals on Wheels UK at the APSE Facilities Management Seminar 2025
Published 31st January 2025
On 30th January 2025, we gave an overview of the Meals on Wheels UK map at the Association for Public Service Excellence (APSE) Facilities, Catering and Cleaning Management Seminar 2025, in Leeds.
The theme of the seminar was âFuture proofing local authority facilities management’. It was great to discuss the map and how it can help local authorities across the UK support their residents, and amazing to see such a positive reception by Service Managers and Cabinet Members.
Thank you to the APSE team for the invitation and hospitality!
A big thank you to our supporters
Published 10th January 2025
We are immensely grateful to the many organisations that have signposted to the Meals on Wheels UK website from their platforms. Your support is helping us reach communities across the country and ensure that those in need can easily locate vital meal services.
Your collaboration is integral to raising awareness of Meals on Wheels and connecting individuals with the services they depend on. Together, we are making a real difference.
We are proud to showcase the logos of these supportive organisations – thank you for being part of this journey! If your organisation has signposted to our website and we havenât had the chance to acknowledge you yet, please let us know – weâd love to thank you and include you in our growing network of supporters!
New resource added
Published 7th December 2024
Many of you asked us to develop a graphic poster that will signpost to the Meals on Wheels UK website using a QR code. We listened to your feedback and you can now find this poster (and instructions on how to download it) in the Resources section of the website.
Thank you for sending us feedback on how to enhance visibility of the Meals on Wheels UK website, and help more people find vital Meals on Wheels services. Please do contact us if you have more ideas, we would be very happy to discuss them!
Keeping the Meals on Wheels UK map up to date
Published 22nd November 2024
Weâve been busy updating provider details on the Meals on Wheels UK website to ensure this resource remains accurate and reliable for all users. A big thank you to the providers who have already reached out with updates – itâs great to see such strong engagement!
We encourage all providers to get in touch with any new or updated information about their services. Together, we can make this resource as useful and comprehensive as possible for communities across the UK. Contact us today to share your updates and help improve access to Meals on Wheels services!
Meals on Wheels UK at the NACC South West Region winter seminar
Published 19th November 2024
On 22nd November 2024, the Meals on Wheels UK map will be showcased at the National Association for Care Catering’s (NACC) South West Region Winter Seminar in Bristol.
The theme of the seminar is ‘The Value of Research to Inform Care Catering’ and Angeliki Papadaki, Lead of Meals on Wheels UK, will give attendees an overview of the Meals on Wheels UK map, highlighting how it addresses accessibility challenges and fosters collaboration among Meals on Wheels providers. Weâre thrilled to share this resource with sector professionals in the South-West. Thank you to NACC South West Region for hosting this seminar!
Meals on Wheels UK launch webinar now available
Published 12th November 2024
Click on the YouTube video to watch the launch webinar of Meals on Wheels UK, during Meals on Wheels week 2024.
Meals on Wheels UK on BBC Radio Bristol
Published 11th November 2024
Thank you to BBC Radio Bristol and Joe Sims, host of The Breakfast Show, for the hospitality this morning, and our chat about the Meals on Wheels UK website and map. You can listen to the interview with Dr Angeliki Papadaki here:
Meals on Wheels UK launched on November 7th, 2024
Published 8th November 2024
Weâre thrilled that we launched our new Meals on Wheels UK website during Meals on Wheels Week 2024, organised by the National Association of Care Catering (NACC)! This innovative platform addresses the challenge of finding Meals on Wheels providers across the UK by offering an easy-to-use map that helps users locate services delivering in their area. So what better day to launch Meals on Wheels UK, than Connect Thursday!
During the launch webinar, we demonstrated the websiteâs features, highlighted its community-wide benefits and future development plans, and explored opportunities for partnerships to ensure long-term sustainability. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this exciting milestone in supporting UK communities, and to NACC for hosting the webinar.
Meals on Wheels UK travels to Scotland
Published 6th November 2024
Angeliki Papadaki was invited to present at the National Association for Care Cateringâs (NACC) Scottish Region Winter Seminar 2024 on November 4th, 2024. Her presentation, titled âConnecting voices through research: Raising awareness of Meals on Wheelsâ, explored how working with individuals who have lived experience of Meals on Wheels can drive the development of resources to boost awareness of this vital service.
Hosted by the NACCâs Scottish Region and held in the beautiful Glen Pavilion in Dunfermline, the seminar brought together care catering professionals, including Meals on Wheels providers, from across Scotland. A big thank you to the NACC Scottish Region and Fife Council for hosting us!
