Main content

14/09/2011

The challenges facing the 'Meals on Wheels' service, and find out what's driving the success of pocket-money toys.

Winifred will be looking at the challenges facing the 'Meals on Wheels' service, from a team of volunteers in Yorkshire and the chief executive of Apetito - the main provider to local authorities.

She'll be in Hamleys examining pocket-money toys - that sell for two pounds or less - their sales have grown in the downturn by 12%.

And she'll be speaking to the 21 year old who has launched a recruitment website especially for 16-24 year olds.

Available now

55 minutes

Last on

Wed 14 Sep 2011 12:00

Chapters

  • MPs criticise the Care Quality Commission

    Inspections of care homes and hospitals were down 70% last year according to a highly critical Select Committee Report. What should the Care Quality Commission do to improve its service?

    Duration: 06:20

  • Pocket Money Toys

    Sales of pocket money toys have grown in the downturn by 12%, so why are they so popular?

    Duration: 10:21

  • Airlines for sale

    BMI is reported to have been put up for sale by Lufthansa. Meanwhile, the Irish government is considering the sale of its stake in Aer Lingus.

    Duration: 08:08

  • Meals on Wheels

    We hear about the challenges facing the 'Meals on Wheels' service, from a team of volunteers in Yorkshire and the chief executive of Apetito.

    Duration: 13:05

  • Dispensing Closures

    Why some of Scotland's most successful dispensing doctors are being stopped from providing prescription drugs to patients.

    Duration: 09:45

  • Youth Unemployment

    We talk to the 21 year old who set up his own online recruitment company for 16 - 24 year olds.

    Duration: 05:31

Broadcasts

  • Wed 14 Sep 2011 12:00
  • Wed 14 Sep 2011 12:04

Health

Health

A selection of the best health advice and discussions from You & Yours.

Lifestyle

Lifestyle

From hanging wallpaper to takeaway apps, some of our favourite features about lifestyle.