Northants Cancer Services - Preparing meals and drinks

If you have completed a holistic needs assessment with your cancer nurse specialist you may be familiar with the concerns checklist. If you have any non urgent queries or concerns regarding preparing meals and drinks, simply click on the link and you will be redirected to the relevant service or information source. If you have any urgent concerns please contact your cancer nurse specialist in the first instance.
 

British Red Cross

If you're returning from hospital, we make sure you have everything you need for your first 24 to 72 hours back at home. We may then provide up to 12 weeks of support depending on the level of help you need.
 
What help you will get
We'll assess your needs and help you decide what goals you want to achieve with our help. We can offer practical and emotional support including:
  • Transport home from hospital
  • Door-to-door transport for essential health-care journeys
  • Help with everyday tasks (for example, picking up prescriptions and shopping)
  • Companionship
  • Rebuilding confidence
  • Help arranging for bills to be paid
  • Short-term use of a wheelchair and toilet aids
Our volunteers receive full training to support you in meeting your goals.
 
Telephone: 0344 871 1111
 

GOV.UK

Get meals at home (meals on wheels)
Your council or other local organisations may provide meals delivered to your home, if you are eligible.