Our care & retirement living blog

The UK's social care system is under unprecedented strain, with public dissatisfaction increasing significantly. The government has announced new funding, but is it enough? Debbie Harris contributes to this Science Times article and introduces a new solution...

Using spatial analysis to identify where most care seeker queries are coming from, Autumna is able to tell providers which properties are best suited to promote on its platform using a premium profile.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the independent regulator of health and social care services in England. It inspects and rates services to ensure they are safe, effective, caring, responsive, and well-led. This blog post demystifies some of the key CQC terminology, so you can better understand how the CQC operates and how it affects you.

If you are considering a move into a care home, how much will you have to pay, and what will the fees include? Freelance writer, Hannah Rowe provides some answers in this article.

Through a new partnership deal with hospital wifi provider Wifi SPARK, inpatients, outpatients, hospital visitors and discharge teams will have easier access to its shortlisting service.

Finding nursing homes for parents is not a quick process (unless you are extremely lucky and have the perfect place on your doorstep!). It involves research, seeking recommendations, and visiting potential facilities.

When it comes to choosing the ideal retirement home, there are countless options and decisions to make. Autumna's directory has been designed to make the search process much easier.

Almost half of all deaths in the UK occur in hospital, and many of these people might have preferred to die elsewhere. Our guest writer, Hannah Rowe, looks at care homes and the role they can play in end-of-life care.

If you or someone in your family requires long-term care, the question of how it will be paid for (and by whom) is likely to be something which you worry about. Here, we explain the main factors which will play a part.