Hampshire case study…..sneak peek!

We are currently in full reflective mode, compiling our yearly impact report. This report will show the impact we have made to our clients from 2023-24, and reflects the hard work HILS have put in over the year. We include details such as the outcome from our yearly client survey, the amount of meals delivered, and case studies from our different service areas. 

This  year we get to include Hampshire, who joined the HILS family in 2023. Before we go to print with the report, we wanted to give a sneak peek of our case study for Brian who is one of our wonderful meals clients in Hampshire.

78-year old Brian, has spent his life in Hampshire, enjoying its scenic views on his motorcycle. He trained as a chef and even interviewed with the Savoy in London, working in catering for many years. 

In January 2024, Brian became ill and fell in his bathroom, breaking his neck. Living alone, it wasn’t until noon the next day that his calls for help were heard. After three months in the hospital, he returned home needing home adaptations and carers visiting four times a day. His brother-in-law suggested meals on wheels to reduce the risk of another fall. 

Since April 2024, Brian has been receiving our Hot Meals Service and a Tea Pack. Our Community Team Members plate his meal and place the Tea Pack in the fridge. Brian appreciates the good meals and enjoys chatting with the delivery drivers. He finds it reassuring to have someone checking on him daily. 

Having the service meant Brian didn’t need to rely on others to shop for food. The daily hot meals have helped his recovery by eliminating the need to prepare meals himself, reducing the risk of further injury. Brian, still rehabilitating and with limited mobility in his neck and right hand, plans to continue using the service until he can cook for himself again. He anticipates recovery may take 2-3 years and is grateful for the support meaning he no longer relied on others to shop for him or prepare his food, which made him feel more independent and like his old self. 

For more information about our hot meals service, please visit our meals page, or contact us.