Research carried out for Consumer Focus Scotland and Community Food and Health (Scotland), shows vulnerable older people living in their own homes are entirely dependent on where they live as to whether they have access to fresh or frozen meals, lunch clubs or assistance with shopping and food preparation. Researchers discovered that some local authorities found it difficult to give precise details about their food services, how many people were using them or, indeed, the costs of providing services in their area.
The research report by ODS Consulting can be downloaded by clicking here.