Free meals for people on low incomes

Eligible for Pension Credit or Universal Credit? You can access our Meals on Wheels service for free.

Meals on Wheels

Delivering hot, nutritious meals on wheels to older people at home across North Edinburgh and Leith.

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Our Service

We deliver fresh and nutritious two course lunches, twice weekly to people at home.

Meals are delivered hot and ready to eat.

Our Meals on Wheels service is available to people over 50 years old with health and/or support needs living in North Edinburgh and Leith.

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Our food

Chef Tony designs a new menu each season to offer varied choices using seasonal ingredients.

The CaféLife team cook meals fresh each morning.

Each day there are two main meal choices- one vegetarian and one meat or fish – plus either a soup or a pudding.

Sample Menu

John's Story

“The support from LifeCare has changed my life. I get Meals on Wheels twice a week, and for two days a week I don’t have to do any cooking, its brilliant! The food that they serve up is really something – the chefs that prepare it should be on the telly!”

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What our client's say about us...

"It’s so reassuring to know he is getting something to eat."

“the whole day is a little bit lighter for not having to worry, or even think, about preparing a main meal”

"I love your meals, I look forward to them"

FAQs

How much does the service cost?

The service costs £62/month. This equates to less than £7.15 for a two course meal, including delivery. The service is invoiced at the end of each month and invoices are payable in various ways including by direct debit.

What if I can’t afford the cost?

If you are eligible for Pension Credit or Universal Credit you can receive the service for free.

When are the meals delivered?

We deliver lunches to clients twice a week through the year- with one special meal each week at Christmas & New Year. Meals are delivered between approximately 11.45am & 1.15pm on regular, pre-agreed days. Delivery days are weekdays only.

What if I want meals delivered more than twice a week?

We may be able to offer you a second place with the service- so meals are delivered 4 days a week. The service would then cost £124/month. 

What if I don’t want to eat the meal at lunchtime?

As meals are prepared fresh you can allow them to cool & reheat them later. You will need to allow meals to cool for 1hr at room temperature then refrigerate them, only reheat meals once & make sure the food is piping hot all the way through before eating.

What if I need to cancel?

If you need to cancel a meal delivery we ask that you give us 24hrs notice wherever possible. If you don’t notify us that the meal is not required you may be charged for it. For food safety reasons we cannot leave meals at your door.

What if I have special dietary requirements?

We can accommodate any food allergies, intolerances and dietary requirements you may have. We will check if you have any when you start the service – and ask that you please keep us updated with any changes.

How do I make my meal choices?

Menus are sent out approximately every 6 weeks (by post or email) with an order form to complete and hand back to the staff delivering the meals. Alternatively, you can make a standing order (to always receive either the vegetarian option, the meat/fish option or have the chef’s choice) or we can take your order by phone.

Current delivery area

Thanks to our supporters we can offer the Meals on Wheels service for free to those on low incomes.

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Contact us about Help at Home on 0131 343 0950

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Find us at the LifeCare Centre- 2 Cheyne Street

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