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Like most support that is arranged to help you stay more independent, a 'meals at home' service may be offered to you following an assessment of your needs by your local social services.

• More about assessments

There is normally a charge for the service. A range of meals is produced, taking into account people's cultural and religious requirements, personal preferences and dietary needs.

Following a visit to your home, you should receive a simple 'service agreement'. This will detail which days you receive meals, the charge to you and how to contact the manager of the service.

You may be offered a frozen meal service. Your local social services often only deliver hot meals to you every day if you cannot manage the frozen meals service.

You may also be able to loan equipment to reheat the meal yourself and a small freezer if you need it.

The following links will let you enter details of where you live and then take you to your local authority website where you can find out more about meals at home.

• Find out about mobile meals service Opens new window
• Apply for mobile meals Opens new window
• Pay for meals on wheels Opens new window