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MEET THE NEW BIZ4BIZ MEMBER
HEALTH & INDEPENDENT
LIVING SUPPORT
Changing lives for the better
H
ealth & Independent Living
Support (HILS) is a charitable
social enterprise helping
thousands of people to stay healthy,
happy, and independent each year.
Annually, HILS delivers a million hot meals
and desserts through caring meals on
wheels visits to people’s homes across
Hertfordshire, Hampshire, and West
Sussex, and in parts of Bedfordshire
and Dorset. HILS also tackles frailty and
isolation through four service categories:
Support at Home, Community Activities,
Support for Groups, and Crisis Support,
offering innovative services including
exercise at home, nutrition advice,
community hubs, and dementia clubs.
In the last year, HILS has directly
supported over 18,000 older and
disabled people who needed help to stay
"HILS is the largest
meals on wheels
provider in the UK,
but sadly, one of the
few remaining"
independent, providing peace of mind for
families living far away, and a break from
caring responsibilities for those nearby.
HILS relieved pressure in the health and
social care system through providing
preventative services that supported
recovery, and helped reduce falls,
malnutrition, hospital stays, and the need
for residential care.
“You have been the backbone to my
family’s wellbeing and care. I can
always rely on HILS.” – Family member of
meals on wheels client
HILS is the largest meals on wheels
provider in the UK, but sadly, one of
the few remaining. Because of steeply
rising inflation, the cost of providing
HILS’ services often exceeds the income
that can be generated. This has made it
increasingly difficult to serve older and
disabled clients, who are at high risk of
malnutrition, social isolation, and poorer
health without these services. It has never
been more important that HILS continues
to grow and serve our community during
these challenging times.
COULD YOU BECOME A HILS PARTNER?
Alongside giving back to the community
and supporting causes you believe in, your
support will enhance your corporate social
responsibility (CSR) and Environmental,
Social and Governance (ESG) efforts and
social impact.
Visit www.hils-uk.org/support-us/
corporate-sponsorship/ to find out more
and make a difference today.
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