Supporting with Cooking & Meal Preparation

At Alura Care, we understand that good nutrition plays a vital role in your health, independence, and overall wellbeing. Our cooking and meal preparation support is designed to help you enjoy safe, balanced, and enjoyable meals in the comfort of your own home.
We also support families and loved ones by providing reassurance that you are eating well, staying hydrated, and receiving the right level of support.

Cooking Support (Fresh Meal Preparation)

Cooking support means helping you with freshly cooked meals, based on your personal preferences, dietary needs, and cultural or religious requirements.

We can support you with:

➤ Planning meals that suit your tastes and nutritional needs

➤ Preparing fresh, home-cooked meals from scratch

➤ Keeping your kitchen clean and hygienic

➤ Encouraging your independence by involving you where you wish

➤ Adapting meals to suit specific needs, such as low-salt options

Meal Preparation Support
(Daily Meals & Refreshments)

Meal preparation focuses on supporting you with everyday meals and drinks, including:

➤ Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and tea
➤ Preparing hot and cold drinks
➤ Serving meals and making sure food is ready to enjoy
➤ Reheating pre-prepared meals safely
➤ Supporting you with snacks and hydration throughout the day

A Person-Centred Approach

All support is provided in a person-centred way, which means:
➤ Your preferences always come first
➤ Your cultural, religious, and lifestyle needs are respected
➤ Support is shaped around your abilities and goals
➤ You are encouraged to take part as much or as little as you wish

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How This Support Helps You and Your Loved Ones

Our cooking and meal preparation support helps you to:

➤ Eat well and stay nourished
➤Maintain your strength and energy
➤ Reduce the risk of malnutrition and dehydration
➤ Keep your independence and daily routines
➤ Enjoy better overall wellbeing

Your Safety and Wellbeing

Our support worker are trained to:

➤ Follow food hygiene and safety guidelines

➤ Support healthy eating and hydration

➤ Notice changes in appetite or weight

➤ Share any concerns with you and your loved ones, when appropriate

Everything we do is focused on your comfort, dignity, and wellbeing, so you can continue to enjoy mealtimes in a way that suits you best.