Help with meals for adults and older people

There are tools, equipment and organisations which can make meal times easier. You can get groceries delivered directly to your house, or use a meal delivery service (often known as meals on wheels).

There is equipment which can help with food preparation, making it easier to grip or prepare food with one hand. Daily living aids which can make eating and drinking easier.

You might want to find lunch clubs where you can meet other people, or find someone who can help you with food and meal times.

Preparing meals

If you need help with opening containers, using utensils or food preparation, there is a range of equipment which can help. This includes:

• easy-grip utensils such as vegetable peelers, knives and choppers
• boards which enable one-handed food preparation
• drink preparation equipment such as kettle tipping aids
• jar, bottle and packet opening aids

Eating and drinking

There are daily living aids which can help to make eating and drinking easier. These include:

• non-spill, handled beakers
• plate surrounds, to help keep food on the plate
• easy-grip cutlery
• keep-warm plates, bowls and mugs
• hydration reminders

You can buy these from various places - some are available at high street kitchenware stores. Specialist retailers, including Safe and Well below, have a wider range, and allow you to order online or over the phone. You can also buy many items from large internet retailers.