As we age, it’s important to keep updating the ways we look after ourselves, from making sure we’re financially secure to caring for our physical health.
If you’re living in Tavistock, there is plenty of local support, from Home Instead’s advice on Council Tax discounts for dementia, to Spyros’ dental care at home.
Council Tax Discount for Dementia: Helping You Stay Comfortable at Home
At Home Instead, we understand the unique challenges faced by those living with dementia.
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with dementia, you may be entitled to a Council Tax discount or exemption to help ease financial pressures, enabling you to live more comfortably at home.
Council Tax reductions are available for people diagnosed with "severe mental impairment" (SMI), which includes dementia. To qualify, a doctor must confirm the diagnosis, and the person must also be eligible for certain benefits, such as Attendance Allowance or Personal Independence Payment (PIP). This discount can reduce the council tax bill significantly, depending on circumstances—often up to a 100 per cent exemption if the diagnosed individual lives alone or with a primary caregiver.
Applying for the discount is straightforward: reach out to your local council with the necessary documents, including the doctor's certification and proof of qualifying benefits. Our team at Home Instead is here to support you through each step, helping you understand and navigate the process so you can focus on what matters most—staying independent and enjoying quality time at home.
Dental care that comes to you
If you’re looking for a dental technician who can come to you, I could be the solution for you.
I’m Spyridon Andelakis, and my service emphasises the one to one communication between the clinical dental technician and the patient in order to achieve the desirable aesthetic and functional result. I always aim to address the patient's expectations successfully.
I use high quality materials which are cadmium-free acrylic, have high plaque resistance, excellent bond strength and a high polish finish.
I am able to visit you at home to make any adjustments, meaning that you don’t have to worry about transport and can stay in comfort.
With 24-hour service available, I offer assistance and support with any denture problems, aftercare support and advice, whenever you need it.
I have 30 years of experience, having qualified in Germany as a dental technician and now being a member of the General Dental Council and the British Dental Laboratories Association.
If any work is done on your dentures, they will be thoroughly decontaminated and returned to you in a sterile package.
If you’re interested, get in touch any time between 7am and 10pm. Tel: 07826461920 / email: [email protected].