Exempt from Council Tax due to MS
💡 Has anyone managed to be exempt from paying council tax due to MS?
The council call it SMI exemption. Meaning if someone has what is classified as a SMI (severe mental illness) condition they don't pay council tax but you have to download the form off the council website and get your DRs stamp/certification.
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is primarily classified as a chronic neurological disease of the central nervous system, not a mental illness. However, because MS causes damage to brain tissue that directly affects mood, cognition, and behavior, it is frequently associated with severe psychiatric complications.
Interesting, not even thought about that , as I have sound pma!
@sfda OK, well speak to your specialist nurse or GP. The other day an influencer on social media said look up everything you're eligible for. Dial a ride Freedom pass Blue badge Taxicard National disability card comes with a lanyard RADAR key ( you can open all disability toilets nationwide) ⚠️ make sure you knock before opening the door. CEA Card (The CEA Card is a national card scheme developed for UK cinemas/theatres that enables a disabled cinema guest to receive a complimentary ticket for someone.