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British Red Cross Society (Harpenden)

Venue: Day Centre, Leyton Road, Harpenden.
Days/times of Meetings: Thursdays 8.00pm-10.00pm.

Meals on Wheels: Available five days a week to those living in the Harpenden postal district (AL5).

Who is eligible for meals on wheels?: A person who is frail, elderly, housebound, prevented from shopping, preparing and cooking a hot meal due to a disability, recently discharged from hospital, in need of temporary help to relieve a carer.

Who can refer people for the meals on wheels service?: Doctor, Adult Care Services (formerly Social Services).

Cost of the meals: The cost of each meal is £2.50.

Choice of meals: There is no choice of menu but vegetarians can be catered for and puddings for diabetics provided.

Group Leaders:
* First aid group leader: Mrs L Black;
* First aid duties: Mrs L Brookes;
* Meals on wheels: Mrs B Mainwaring or Alan Young 762531;
* First Aid Training Courses: Mrs K Martin.

Voluntary car scheme: Providing transport to hospitals outside local area. Referrals via GP/Adult Care Services (formerly Social Services).

Parent organisation: British Red Cross Society (Hertfordshire).

Registered charity number 220949