Our care & retirement living blog

Read this guide before you pay for your care services or your parent’s care services in Bristol. Financial support for care fees could be available. 

With longer to wait for their pension, women born in the 1950's have been unable to afford care services as well as other essentials. WASPI news updates here.

Autumna is pleased to announce its continued support for Adopt a Grandparent (AAG) – a pioneering technology-led charity that facilitates intergenerational friendship bonds by connecting care home residents with young volunteers across the world.

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.

Considering buying a retirement living home? This guide explains how to apply for a mortgage and where to compare retirement living properties near you.