Our care & retirement living blog

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.

COVID-19 changed the way people searched for care services. This blog explains how to search for care homes with good infection prevention and control processes, so you know which ones are S.A.F.E.

Yes! Many care homes listed on Autumna specifically cater to the needs of certain religions while others celebrate a range of festivals throughout the year.