Looking after yourself

Shopping, food delivery and eating well

Consider family members or friends that may be able to help.

They may be able to:

• pick up your shopping while out doing their own shopping
• place orders online for you and have them delivered

Online shopping

Many supermarkets, pharmacists, clothes and other retailers now offer an online purchasing and delivery service.

By visiting their website, you can browse their selection of items and place them into an online basket, or shopping cart. You’ll pay for them in one go and can often select when you would like them delivered too.

Eating well

Nutritious foods and an active lifestyle can help achieve optimal health throughout life. Poor nutrition, skipping a meal or not eating enough can cause dizziness, weakness, lightheadedness and reduced concentration. All of these can increase the likeness of a fall.

Find out more about eating well.

Meal deliveries

We understand that preparing and cooking a meal each day can, at times, be an effort - especially when you live on your own. However, without a planned meal, it’s much easier to settle for quick, unhealthy snacks instead.

Meal deliveries are a great way to make sure you get at least one good meal a day.

Here are some companies that offer this service in West Northants:

Wiltshire Farm Foods

Wiltshire Farm Foods have over 300 meals for you to choose from. All meals are delivered frozen, and their local drivers will help pack the meals into your freezer if you like. All meals can be cooked straight from frozen.

You can find out more, or place an order, on the Wiltshire Farm Foods website.

Oakhouse Foods

Oakhouse Foods provide a home delivery service, and have more than 350 frozen ready meals for you to choose from. Options include beef, chicken, pork, lamb, fish, and vegetarian dishes. They also offer a range of frozen ready meals to suit special dietary requirements, such as gluten free and low sugar.

To shop online or find out more about their service, visit the Oakhouse Foods website.

Food support

If you find yourself in a crisis situation and have no access to food, help is available.

Food banks can provide emergency food and support.

1. Get in touch with your local food bank - find food banks near you on our community directory
2. The food bank can assess your situation - if you are struggling to access food, they will issue you with a voucher
3. You can then exchange this voucher for food and essential items

Last updated 06 June 2025