Meals on wheels

We are only able to accept referrals for meals on wheels from a GP, social worker, district nurse, health visitor or hospital. In exceptional circumstances we can accept family and self referrals.

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 cost £2.70 for a hot meal only and £3.50 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. Information about this particular scheme can be obtained by phoning Ann Stacey on 01342 834445 (Monday to Thursdays am only).

More information

• Meals on Wheels North of District
• Meals on Wheels South of District

For further information please contact Customer Services on 01883 722000 or e-mail customerservices@tandridge.gov.uk

Or write to us at:
Tandridge District Council
8 Station Road East
Oxted RH8 0BT

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