Our care & retirement living blog

Can you be forced to give up your home to pay for care fees and is there a way to have your care paid for you by the NHS?

Great news for UK retirees as thousands of pensioners who claim the full State Pension will receive up to £900 extra a year.

Universal Credit is rising by 6.7% from April 2024. Find out how much extra you could get from the DWP to help with home care costs, rent, and food. 

Will you or someone you love benefit from the increase in NHS-Funded Nursing Care? Find the latest information on the 2024/25 rates for NHS-Funded Nursing Care (FNC) here.

How can music help people with dementia feel calmer, happier and more connected to people? Find dementia-friendly playlists here.

A chance to socialise means the world to some older people. Day Care services for respite provide an opportunity to laugh, learn and listen to like-minded people. Here's how. 

Are you eligible to claim Attendance Allowance? If so, you could use the payments to pay towards the cost of home care services near you.

Personal Independence Payments (PIPs) could help make your life easier by contributing towards the cost of home care services. Check your eligibility here and start your claim. 

Women's retirement savings are on average £69,000 while men's savings equate to £205,000. Autumna looks at why women’s retirement funds are less than men's in the UK and how that affects their choice of care.