Our care & retirement living blog

Our care & retirement living blog

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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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Infection Prevention and Control in Care Homes

Older Persons Care Advice

Infection Prevention and Control in Care Homes

January 3rd, 2024

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.

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Success at TechRound for D.A.D that could change the NHS

Autumna News

Success at TechRound for D.A.D that could change the NHS

December 21st, 2023

Autumna founder Debbie Harris and her D.A.D technology have been honoured with an award for TechRound 100.

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Can you Celebrate Religion in Care Homes?

Older Persons Care Advice

Can you Celebrate Religion in Care Homes?

December 20th, 2023

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.

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