Our Meals on Wheels service currently delivers over 2,000 lunchtime meals a week. We provide hot, nutritious meals that cater for a variety of diet requirements and cultural needs. Our affordable service is available for all residents of Cardiff and some part of the Vale of Glamorgan.
Telecare Cardiff is a 24-hour link to our Alarm Receiving Centre and Mobile Response unit that allows you to stay safe and independent at home, with someone to call for help when you need it. We help over 5,500 customers across the city, and our service is a for lifeline many families, couples and people that live alone.
Simply pressing the button on your pendant or response unit will connect you directly to our friendly team who will be able to speak to you through the loudspeaker on the unit. The team will take immediate action to help you, 24 hrs a day, 365 days a year. This could include contacting a family member, a doctor, a carer or the emergency services.
Telecare Cardiff is more than just a push button alarm, with additional sensors that can be placed throughout the home ensuring the service always meets your needs.
The cost of the equipment and subsequent monitoring will differ, taking into account the following factors;
· If you are in receipt of any means tested benefits
· If you have quoted a promotional code
· If you have requested Social Services to fund the equipment cost
· The level of service requested, £3.60 per week for Contact Only and £6.43 per week for Mobile Response
Cardiff Council is fully committed to providing excellent, low-cost services for the residents of Cardiff. Telecare Cardiff is one of the best value services of its kind in Wales and is reviewed annually. Simply choose the package that best suits you and give us a call.
Meals on Wheels is available for all residents of Cardiff and eastern parts of the Vale of Glamorgan including Dinas Powys, Sully, Llandough, Penarth and Wenvoe providing they meet the criteria.
Customers can be referred by family, friends, neighbours, or health or social care professionals and must meet one of the following criteria:
