Severely mentally impaired
To qualify for this disregard a person must have a severe impairment of intelligence and social functioning which appears to be permanent. A form will need to be filled in by the applicant's G.P and the person must be receiving one of the following benefits:
- Incapacity Benefit
- Employment Support Allowance (Support Component)
- Attendance Allowance (if over 65 years old)
- Severe Disablement Allowance
- Disability Living Allowance (care component, middle or higher rate)
- Disability Working Allowance (under section 129 of the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992)
- an increase in Disablement Pension for constant attendance
- an unemployability allowance payable with industrial injuries or war disablement pensions
- Income Support that includes a disability premium on grounds which include incapacity for work
- Personal Independence Payment (PIP), either the standard or enhanced rate
- Universal Credit, where the calculation includes an element for limited capability for work, or limited capability for work and work-related activity
If all adults in a property qualify as severely mentally impaired, a Class U 100% exemption may apply, providing no one else is liable for the Council Tax.
You can download a severely mentally impaired application form to take to your GP, along with a guidance leaflet.
If you would like a copy of the severe mentally impaired application form to be sent to you through the post, please contact the Council Tax team on 01702 215001.