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Care Home Open Week 2024

Autumna News

Care Home Open Week 2024

February 21st, 2024

Taking place from 24th to 30th June across the UK, Care Home Open Week is the sector's leading engagement event that aims to shine a positive light on the work of the care sector.

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Uniting the Care Community: UK Care Week 2024

Autumna News

Uniting the Care Community: UK Care Week 2024

February 20th, 2024

UK Care Week is back in 2024, committed to providing care professionals with access to over 100 CPD conference sessions and workshops, allowing them to immerse themselves in cutting-edge knowledge and best practices.

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How to Claim PIP to Pay for Home Care

Paying for Care

How to Claim PIP to Pay for Home Care

February 14th, 2024

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. 

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Can Pets Live in Retirement Living Communities?

Retirement Living

Can Pets Live in Retirement Living Communities?

February 13th, 2024

For most animal lovers, giving up a pet to downsize is unthinkable. Thankfully, there are retirement living sites across the UK, from multiple providers, that welcome pets. This blog explains how you can find them.

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How Much do Pensioners Need a Year to Retire?

Older Persons Care Advice

How Much do Pensioners Need a Year to Retire?

February 8th, 2024

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.

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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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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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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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