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shenmue

(38,503 posts)
Tue Jan 20, 2015, 11:23 PM Jan 2015

Northern Ireland: SE Health Trust to end daily delivery for elderly nutrition program

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From the article:


A plan to stop daily 'meals on wheels' deliveries to older people's homes has been criticised by the commissioner for older people and the SDLP.

The South Eastern Health Trust said it has taken a "cost effective" decision to deliver 14 frozen meals every two weeks, instead of an every day service.

It said carers will still visit those who need help to heat or eat meals.
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Northern Ireland: SE Health Trust to end daily delivery for elderly nutrition program (Original Post) shenmue Jan 2015 OP
That is disgusting LeftishBrit Jan 2015 #1

LeftishBrit

(41,192 posts)
1. That is disgusting
Tue Jan 20, 2015, 11:50 PM
Jan 2015

Older people are just the ones who might get confused in such a situation. And not everyone has a fridge with space for 14 frozen meals.

This will lead to more older people having to go into hospitals or care homes; and so it will not even save money in the end.

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