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Autumna Sponsors First Ever Homecare’s Got Talent competition

Autumna News

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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Care Home Food Menus That Might Surprise You

Choice Dining

Care Home Food Menus That Might Surprise You

May 29th, 2024

Nowadays it’s much easier to identify care homes that take the food they offer seriously, so if you are asking yourself, “How can I find a care home with really good food?” then this blog should help you.

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How to Pay for Care Home Fees in Edinburgh

Paying for Care

How to Pay for Care Home Fees in Edinburgh

May 28th, 2024

Sometimes, it’s possible to avoid care home costs in Scotland. This blog explains how and why, with information to help you whatever the outcome of your care home fee arrangement.

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World Kinect - Here to help save your care business time, money and energy

Go Green

World Kinect - Here to help save your care business time, money and energy

May 22nd, 2024

Reduce energy costs and hit Go Green goals! World Kinect helps care homes save money and be sustainable.

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Renting a Retirement Living Flat in the UK: A Step-by-Step Guide

Retirement Living

Renting a Retirement Living Flat in the UK: A Step-by-Step Guide

May 13th, 2024

When you want to enjoy the lifestyle that a retirement village offers but don’t want to commit to buying a property, then this step-by-step guide to renting a retirement flat could help you.

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Social care across the UK set to improve dramatically with the launch of the nation’s first ever live scoring system for care homes

Autumna News

Social care across the UK set to improve dramatically with the launch of the nation’s first ever live scoring system for care homes

May 7th, 2024

Autumna has announced the launch of the country’s first real-time scoring system that will radically transform the way both care seekers assess care and how care providers market their services.

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Can you get a free care home in Bristol if you have dementia?

Paying for Care

Can you get a free care home in Bristol if you have dementia?

April 27th, 2024

Lots of people think that a dementia diagnosis automatically entitles a person to free social care funded by the NHS or the local authority in Bristol. Unfortunately, that is not the case.

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The benefits of exercise in old age

Retirement Living

The benefits of exercise in old age

April 27th, 2024

Increasing numbers of older people are choosing to live in retirement villages that promote exercise and well-being. How does exercise affect older adults? 

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Will the NHS pay for your care costs in Bristol?

Paying for Care

Will the NHS pay for your care costs in Bristol?

April 16th, 2024

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. 

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