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How to Claim PIP to Pay for Home Care

Paying for Care

How to Claim PIP to Pay for Home Care

February 14th, 2024

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. 

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Can Pets Live in Retirement Living Communities?

Retirement Living

Can Pets Live in Retirement Living Communities?

February 13th, 2024

For most animal lovers, giving up a pet to downsize is unthinkable. Thankfully, there are retirement living sites across the UK, from multiple providers, that welcome pets. This blog explains how you can find them.

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How Much do Pensioners Need a Year to Retire?

Older Persons Care Advice

How Much do Pensioners Need a Year to Retire?

February 8th, 2024

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.

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A new era for care home reviews: e-Reception Book and Autumna

Autumna News

A new era for care home reviews: e-Reception Book and Autumna

February 6th, 2024

Care homes get real-time reviews! Autumna & e-Reception Book partner for live visitor feedback. Empower informed decisions & boost trust with transparency.

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SAGA Reports: Innovative Solutions for NHS Bed Blocking

Autumna News

SAGA Reports: Innovative Solutions for NHS Bed Blocking

January 30th, 2024

SAGA Magazine has featured Autmna in their January edition which highlights the issue of bed blocking in the NHS.

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How Can Care Homes Save Water and Reduce Costs?

Go Green

How Can Care Homes Save Water and Reduce Costs?

January 29th, 2024

Monitor usage, install tech, and switch supplier. Like energy, water accounts for significant expenditure in your care home and deserves reviewing.

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The Independent: Autumna’s Quest to Improve Healthcare in the UK

Autumna News

The Independent: Autumna’s Quest to Improve Healthcare in the UK

January 11th, 2024

Our founder Debbie Harris is featured in The Independent, referred to as “a champion of elderly care with a solution that will undoubtedly make a difference for millions of people and the country’s healthcare system.”

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Improve your care home’s energy efficiency with simple changes

Go Green

Improve your care home’s energy efficiency with simple changes

January 5th, 2024

Lower your care home's energy bills & boost sustainability! Go Green with World Kinect's expert tips & solutions. Monitor usage, install LEDs, insulate, & more. Save money, time, & the planet. Free consultation!

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What Should I eat? Nutrition past 65

Choice Dining

What Should I eat? Nutrition past 65

January 3rd, 2024

What should you eat as you age? Nutrition affects your physical and mental well-being but small changes to diet can have a big impact on your quality of life.

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