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State Pensions will rise by 8.5% starting April 1st, 2024

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State Pensions will rise by 8.5% starting April 1st, 2024

March 22nd, 2024

Great news for UK retirees as thousands of pensioners who claim the full State Pension will receive up to £900 extra a year.

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DWP Universal Credit Payments to Rise: Extra £470 a year

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DWP Universal Credit Payments to Rise: Extra £470 a year

March 22nd, 2024

Universal Credit is rising by 6.7% from April 2024. Find out how much extra you could get from the DWP to help with home care costs, rent, and food. 

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NHS Funded Nursing Care Rate Changes for 2024/25

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NHS Funded Nursing Care Rate Changes for 2024/25

March 14th, 2024

Will you or someone you love benefit from the increase in NHS-Funded Nursing Care? Find the latest information on the 2024/25 rates for NHS-Funded Nursing Care (FNC) here.

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The Effects of Music Therapy on People Living with Dementia

Older Persons Care Advice

The Effects of Music Therapy on People Living with Dementia

March 12th, 2024

How can music help people with dementia feel calmer, happier and more connected to people? Find dementia-friendly playlists here.

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Can a Pensioner Get a Mortgage to Buy a Retirement Property?

Retirement Living

Can a Pensioner Get a Mortgage to Buy a Retirement Property?

March 12th, 2024

Considering buying a retirement living home? This guide explains how to apply for a mortgage and where to compare retirement living properties near you.

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Day Care – A first step, respite, or to have fun!

Older Persons Care Advice

Day Care – A first step, respite, or to have fun!

March 12th, 2024

A chance to socialise means the world to some older people. Day Care services for respite provide an opportunity to laugh, learn and listen to like-minded people. Here's how. 

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Autumna supports the NCA national conference

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Autumna supports the NCA national conference

March 8th, 2024

The conference will focus on the action that National Care Association and the sector is taking to improve the quality of care further and is open to members and non-members.

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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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