Food aid for the elderly.CARE workers are offering older people more choice of meals. Kirklees Kirklees is a metropolitan borough of West Yorkshire, England. It has a population of 390,000 and includes the settlements of Batley, Birstall, Cleckheaton, Dewsbury, Heckmondwike, Holmfirth, Huddersfield, Marsden, Meltham, Mirfield and Slaithwaite. Council's Meals on Wheels n. 1. A program that delivers hot meals to persons, such as the elderly or disabled, who are confined to their homes and unable to cook for themselves; also, the meals thus delivered. Such programs are usually conducted by governmental or charitable organizations. service, which is used by fewer than 50 people a day, will end in September. The council's cabinet member for adults, Clr Shabir Pandor, said: "We know that meals are sometimes not eaten, either because the menu for that day is not to the person's choosing or because they do not feel like eating when the food is delivered." Clr Pandor said the Meals on Wheels service was being replaced by a more flexible system. He said: "Following an assessment, some people choose to have fresh food prepared by the home carers while others prefer them to heat up food prepared by their families. "We continually con·tin·u·al adj. 1. Recurring regularly or frequently: the continual need to pay the mortgage. 2. look to improve the quality and range of options for people needing a meal. Delivering a meal is a small part of a much bigger picture. "We want to make sure people actually eat the meal they receive and they get the support they need at home during a meal. "Home support workers help 2,600 people who require assistance with their meals." Anyone needing help with their meals can call 01484 223 000 or visit www.kirklees.gov.uk |
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