If someone in your household has mental health issues, you can apply for a 25% reduction in your council tax bill. However, your GP must sign a form to say that the person has what is called 'Severe Mental Impairment'. You must also be in receipt of qualifying benefits, PIP & ESA. Apparently according to my council and under the financial legislation they use, this term to define: Depression, Dementia, Schizophrenia, Bi Polar, Learning Disability (of any type). HOWEVER, as the financial legislation also says the person has an impairment of intelligence and social functioning, (which as anyone caring for someone with MH will know, MH doesn't mean lack of intelligence. My husband GP won't sign? Our council have therefore refused to honour the deduction? I can appeal this decision, but my husband once he finds out will say we don't appeal it. What do I do. My husband is disabled and has Schizophrenia since 2000 and its taken me years to get him to agree to sign the application form.
Any advice much appreciated.
Any advice much appreciated.