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Celebrate outstanding care during Care Home Open Week 2025

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Celebrate outstanding care during Care Home Open Week 2025

March 18th, 2025

Autumna is proud to support Care Home Open Week 2025, the sector’s leading engagement event, taking place from 16th to 22nd June.

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Autumna and NCA Extend Partnership

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Autumna and NCA Extend Partnership

March 17th, 2025

Autumna, the UK's most comprehensive directory of later-life care providers, is pleased to announce the renewal of its sponsorship and support for the National Care Association (NCA).

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CQC ratings aren’t relevant to those looking for care

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CQC ratings aren’t relevant to those looking for care

March 10th, 2025

Searches carried out by care seekers show that catering, the range of activities, environmental commitments and even pet policies are scrutinised more often than the ratings awarded by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

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Tech Pioneer Debbie Harris Scoops WAGS Award

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Tech Pioneer Debbie Harris Scoops WAGS Award

December 3rd, 2024

Autumna celebrates success at the WAGS Awards. Read more about this inspiring event and our commitment to empowering women in social care.

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Real-time scoring Widget fills CQC ratings void

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Real-time scoring Widget fills CQC ratings void

October 7th, 2024

The OpenScore Website Widget is being made available to every care home across the UK to enable them to demonstrate a live, independent, trusted quality score out of 10 to their website visitors.

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LaingBuisson Technology Support Provider of the Year

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LaingBuisson Technology Support Provider of the Year

September 6th, 2024

Autumna’s nomination underscores the company’s commitment to transforming the care sector through technological innovation.

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Social care calls for reform of failing hospital discharge system

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Social care calls for reform of failing hospital discharge system

August 27th, 2024

93% of care providers would like the government to reform the hospital discharge process, according to ground-breaking new research by Autumna.

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CQC failings provide a new opportunity for care sector

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CQC failings provide a new opportunity for care sector

July 26th, 2024

Debbie Harris, Managing Director of social care directory Autumna responds to Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Wes Streeting's claim today that the Care Quality Commission (CQC) is 'not fit for purpose'.

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Autumna Sponsors First Ever Homecare’s Got Talent competition

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Autumna Sponsors First Ever Homecare’s Got Talent competition

June 12th, 2024

Autumna is pleased to announce its sponsorship of the first ever Homecare’s Got Talent (HCGT) competition. Find out how to get involved and possibly win £1000 in cash, a luxury holiday for two and the chance to perform for an audience of thousands.

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