Council tax reduction uk

[Planthead]

Are you aware you can claim a 25% reduction in council tax for severe mental impairment, that includes people with cbd/psp. How many have successfully claimed, and it should be a retrospective refund from diagnosis.

[Yvonneandgeorge]

We claimed years ago, my husband has passed away now, it was not difficult and they backdated it as well, have to get a doctor to sign the form and make sure the doctor put the date of the start of PSP xxxx

[Bedfordrower]

Bedford Borough made it really difficult. I still work as I have two children to look after as well. As I earn money they wanted teams of paperwork filled out. My wife has a full time Carer will I’m at work and the costs just mount up.

[lfc_elmo]

Slough council denied us due to there being 3 adults in total including my father with PSP

[AnneandChris]

Like Yvonne, we successfully claimed and had ot backdated to the date the Consultant gave us the PSP diagnosis. It was very straightforwards here in Cotswold DC.

[AJK2001]

My Mum lived on her own and this was the simplest / easiest thing we claimed. A short form taken to the Drs to sign (who didn't even charge !), back dated to start of PSP, sent off to the Council and everything she had paid in the previous 3 years was refunded & no further bills.

[timbowPSP in reply to AJK2001]

That sounds great .... so I might get £900 back? Do I apply to the town or district council for the form, and what's it called? Thanks for that encouraging info .... am already wondering whether futuristic mobility aids or a supply of best ice creams is most relevant! Timbow xx

[AJK2001 in reply to timbowPSP]

It's whoever you pay your council tax to, so in Mum's case East Cheshire Council. Good luck, if you get the money I think split it between something pratical (mobility aid) & something indulgent (ice cream 😋). xxx

[timbowPSP in reply to AJK2001]

All ur advice appreciated and relevant - many thanks AJK. I have checked the rules and very I am too damn healthy to be eligible for rebate. Largely I reckon from spending £4k a year on complementary therapies, specific exercise classes, supplements, etc, to slow down the progress of PSP. It's a life adventure and challenge ...... next stop is LIon's Mane to repair damaged brain tissue. x T x

[lindaD_]

we move to west sussex 3 years ago and received discount , previous address was tandridge council they said no and then sent me a form for dr to sign , receptionist phoned and said dr wont sign it because my husband wasnt mentally ill never heard any more . my husband my husband died 6 months after we moved here and every now and then i think im going to send them a snotty letter but have never got round to it .

[Planthead]

Here is a guide from Martin lewis on how to claim, and who is eligible.

moneysavingexpert.com/recla...

[Stickle1952]

Hi there i just want to know which form you need for council tax reduction and can it be claimed in Scotland?

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