15 Jun 2026
Older residents in St Albans are being supported to improve their health and wellbeing at home through new initiative Move More, Eat Well.
This is a local service delivered by Health & Independent Living Support (HILS) and funded by St Albans Old People’s Trust through the Grace Muriel Legacy Fund.
The service offers eight weeks of one-to-one support at home. It supports people to make small, manageable changes to their diet and daily activity levels, helping those who may be at risk of poor nutrition, reduced mobility or social isolation.
Frailty is rising, with around 35 per cent of people aged over 65 currently living with some degree of frailty, and this number is expected to double by 2047.
As people age, the risk of malnutrition also increases due to unintentional weight loss, with around one in 10 people over 65 currently affected.
Move More, Eat Well directly supports these challenges by helping people improve nutrition, build strength safely, and regain confidence in everyday activities through personalised, practical support at home.
The programme is aimed at older people living in St Albans, particularly those managing long-term health conditions, recovering from illness or hospital stays, or finding it harder to stay active and eat well independently.
It is especially suited tp people who may be frail, less mobile, or have limited access to transport or local activities.
HILS active ageing and nutrition service lead Yvonne White said: “Clients we support want to stay living independently at home but need a little extra help.
“Small changes can make a big difference.
“Through Move More Eat Well, we’re helping older people improve their strength, mobility and nutrition through practical, personalised support, giving them the confidence to take positive steps towards better health and wellbeing.
“By supporting our clients to stay active and well-nourished, we can help them maintain their independence, reduce their risk of falls, and continue doing the things that matter most to them.”
By offering practical, personalised support, the service also helps reduce the risk of avoidable health issues and supports people to remain independent for longer.
Health professionals, community organisations, carers, family members and individuals themselves are encouraged to make referrals into the service.
More information, including how to refer someone to the scheme, is available at:
https://hils-uk.org/support-at-home/move-more-eat-well/
