 In West Sussex, as elsewhere, the aging population is growing. It's a trend that's set to continue, and unfortunately it can bring with it the potential problems of isolation, loneliness, and of course poor health. That's why Appetito's Hot Meals service is so important, and why by working in partnership with West Sussex County Council, we can bring real benefits to the county's residents. While our service is available to everyone, it's worth noting here that the average West Sussex meals on wheels customer is 85 years of age and lives alone. All our customers can look forward to an nutritious daily meal, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, and much more besides, because we look after their well-being too, and simply be a friendly face on the doorstep, a real source of comfort and companionship for those who need it most. That means a great deal. But let's firstly look at the quality and variety of Appetito's meals. Each customer can choose from the wide selection on offer. The menu changes weekly, and includes soup, five main courses, and three desserts. What's more, our chefs cater for a range of dietary requirements, while for those who have difficulty swallowing, our soft and pureed range is the perfect solution. Customers can select their choice of meals for the following week, and our drivers are always happy to help with their order. Because Appetito's innovative Chefmobile delivery vehicles are kitted out with state-of-the-art cooking equipment, every meal is delivered piping hot, and our service doesn't stop at the door, we'll plate the food too if required, and make sure that our customers are comfortably settled, ready to enjoy their meal. Delivery is free, and each customer will be given a delivery slot at 7am and 2pm. As we've said, there's much more to Appetito than tasty and nutritious food. But the heart of our service are our delivery drivers, because they aren't just drivers. They truly care about our customers, are fully trained to carry out basic safety and wellbeing procedures, and each one has been DBS checked to give our customers extra peace of mind. In short, they're a trusted and dependable pair of hands. I enjoy the meals, and I've started enjoying meeting the very nice people who deliver them. The service is there, and I use it, and I like it. If they find that a customer is distressed, or unwell, they'll call a relative, or if necessary an ambulance, and will stay till help arrives. Knowing that can be a great source of comfort for all our customers, their relatives, and next of kin. When I go in and see my clients, I make sure that they're well, and being a regular person, I will know if they're ill or not. And one day, I walked in once, and one client I realised worked well, found up the office, they found the next to kin, next thing, daughter came around, and the client went into hospital. By ensuring that our customers receive nutritious food every day, coupled with genuine caring support, we aim to play our part. Not only does our Meals on Wheels service help people to stay in their own homes, but we also work with hospital discharge teams so that patients maintain the right nutrition and support when they leave hospital. And that helps to minimise readmission. In partnership with West Sussex County Council, Appetito can make a real difference to the quality of life of the county's many senior citizens. That is Appetito's promise.