Meals on wheels

How do I qualify for Meals on Wheels?
We are only able to accept referrals for this service from GP's, Social Worker, District Nurse, Health Visitor or hospital. We are unable to accept clients requiring a "frozen meals only" service

Referral criteria
Clients must meet at least one of the following criteria:

Housebound and unable to shop for a meal
Unable to cook for themselves
At risk of malnutrition, not motivated to cook
Unaware of time and /or need for regular meals, where there is clear evidence of confusion.

Are meals available in all areas of the district?
Depending on where you live, you will either receive a hot Apetito meal packed at the Douglas Brunton Centre and delivered to your door by a volunteer; or a meal delivered to your door by our mobile Apetito service. A full five-day hot service is available and frozen meals are available for weekends and Bank Holidays. The Lingfield area is covered by a voluntary project, which offers a freshly cooked meal service on Mondays to Thursdays only.

How much do they cost?
Meals supplied from the Douglas Brunton Centre and the mobile Apetito service are priced at £2.50 for a hot meal only and £3.10 including dessert. There may be an increased fee for some of our special diets. Special meals are available for Diabetic, Vegetarian and special dietary requirements. Regrettably, personal preferences cannot be catered for.

Charges are reviewed annually.

The price of meals supplied by the Lingfield voluntary project is set by the Volunteer Committee and the costs are varied from time to time. Information about this particular scheme can be obtained by phoning Ann Stacey on 01342 834445 (Monday to Thursdays am only

For further information, please read one of the following leaflets.

Meals on Wheels North of District

Meals on Wheels South of District