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Attendance Allowance | How to Claim to Pay for Home Care

Paying for Care

Attendance Allowance | How to Claim to Pay for Home Care

February 29th, 2024

Are you eligible to claim Attendance Allowance? If so, you could use the payments to pay towards the cost of home care services near you.

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Social care standards will improve: Autumna partners with the National Care Association

Autumna News

Social care standards will improve: Autumna partners with the National Care Association

February 29th, 2024

Autumna and The NCA are active industry leaders motivated by the need for a strong and influential representation of social care at a national level.

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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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