Hot tasty meals delivered to you at lunchtime by our caring team

Health & Independent Living Support (HILS) helps people to stay happy, healthy and independent at home for as long as they wish. We are a not-for-profit charitable social enterprise who provide the West Sussex County Council’s meals on wheels service, delivering hot meals across West Sussex, 365 days a year.

All our meals are nutritionally balanced, and we offer a wide range of delicious and nutritious hot meals and desserts. Our menus include meals that are low in fat, salt, allergen-free, or reduced sugars. We provide Kosher, Asian, Halal, and West Indian food, and can also provide Pureed, Minced & Moist, and Soft & Bite-sized food for people following special diets.

The meals are delivered hot and ready to eat by our Community Team Members who are all DBS checked. Every visit includes delivery of a hot meal and dessert, along with a caring wellbeing check. Our Community Team Members will happily plate your meal up, fetch your cutlery, and offer you a glass of water.

Meals are delivered between 11.00am and 2.00pm, and you will usually receive your meal at a similar time every delivery. You can order meals as a one-off, temporarily, or for as long as you would like them.

Alongside your hot meal you can also order a Tea Pack which includes a sandwich or cream tea, dessert and a snack. These are delivered at the same time as your hot lunch time meal and are placed in your refrigerator to enjoy later.

During the winter months it is important to keep yourself well and so try and keep moving as much as you can to help increase your body temperature whilst boosting your health with micronutrients such as Vitamins C, B6 and E, Zinc and Magnesium. Hydration is also key and so hydrate with plenty or water rich beverages like a mug of hot chocolate, or a warm soup or stew.

To find out more about our meals on wheels service visit www.hils-uk.org or call us on 0330 2000 103.