From Dr Angeliki Papadaki, Meals on Wheels UK:
"Following on from our recent invitation to the launch of our Meals on Wheels UK map, we are now excited to share this resource with you. Whether or not you were able to join the webinar during Meals on Wheels week, we’re pleased to offer you access to this new tool. As a reminder, this online map is completely free to use and is designed to help individuals and professionals across the UK easily find Meals on Wheels services.
You can explore the map in our unique Meals on Wheels UK website:
We also invite you to watch the launch webinar, which provides valuable context on why we developed Meals on Wheels UK and a demonstration of the website’s features. In the webinar, we also highlighted the community-wide benefits of using Meals on Wheels UK and our plans to ensure long-term sustainability of the resource. You can access the webinar here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
How this map can benefit you: We have created the map with several audiences in mind, and we encourage you to explore how it can best support your needs:
1. For adults in the UK considering Meals on Wheels, their carers, and the wider public:
Use the map to find providers that deliver directly to your area and access valuable information on the services available.
2. For Meals on Wheels providers, health and social care professionals, commissioners, and policymakers:
The map serves as a hub for information, helping you connect with other providers, refer adults to services, and make data-driven decisions to improve service delivery.
Specific ways the map can support your work:
- Adults with care and support needs: Find providers who can deliver meals to your home.
- Carers: Find Meals on Wheels services for the adults you care for.
- Healthcare, social care, and social work professionals: Easily find Meals on Wheels services to refer adults to.
- Meals on Wheels providers: Connect with other providers, exchange good practices, and build a stronger network.
- Commissioners and policymakers: Identify gaps in provision and use the map to inform decision-making for service enhancements.
The Meals on Wheels UK website also has a wealth of information and resources relating to Meals on Wheels, which we invite you to explore free of charge.
Add the Meals on Wheels UK map to your website:
If relevant to your audience or organisation, we encourage you to consider adding a link to our website on your website. This will help even more people access the services they need. Please do let us know if you do that.
We would also appreciate it if you could forward this resource to any colleagues or contacts who might benefit from it, and share feedback and/or impact stories with us (e.g. about how Meals on Wheels UK might have helped you or your work).
Thank you for your time, and we look forward to your engagement with this valuable resource."