• There are companies who supply plated frozen ready meals. Some of these companies deliver and also do a selection of food for special diets. Some local authorities also provide this service and arrange to supply a microwave oven if the person is alone and has limited ability to cook from fresh.
• Some local authorities supply meals on wheels but many only offer a frozen meal delivery service. This service may depend on a needs led assessment. If you do not have a freezer they make arrangements to supply a table top freezer and microwave if required. If the person lives alone and cannot cook or reheat the food themselves a care worker can visit as part of a care package. Sometimes this means only one hot meal is supplied per day and a packed meal is left in the fridge. Check with your local authority about the service they offer.
• Many of the large supermarket chains also offer on line shopping so the person who had the stroke or the carer can pre order either frozen meals or chiller cabinet ready meals to be delivered.

Further information

• Wiltshire Farm Foods offer ready meals delivered free to your door. Order on line or by phone. Telephone 0800 077 3100
• Oakhouse Foods offer ready meals delivered to your door for a small delivery fee. They also have audio brochures and large print brochures. Telephone 0333 370 6700
• There are many kitchen gadgets available. Some are far more useful than others depending on the need of the individual. A good way to help you find out what is useful is to ask others in a similar situation such as other carers at a carer group.
• Lots of equipment is available to purchase locally from disability shops or by mail order or on line ordering. For companies who can send equipment directly to you check the CHSS advice line on 0808 801 0899.
• The Disabled Living Foundation offers impartial advice , fact sheets and training courses.
• Advice is also available from the Disabled Living Centres across Scotland: