People who are severely mentally impaired

In the case of a person who is resident within the premises and is severely mentally impaired a discount disregard can be given. Please also note the connection with Class U.  See details under Exemptions.

A person is considered to be severely mentally impaired if:

• The person has a severe impairment of intelligence and social functioning (however caused) which appears to be permanent and
• The person obtains a certificate duly signed to the effect by a registered medical practitioner and
• The person is in receipt of any of the following qualifying benefits:
• An invalidity pension under S33, 40 or 41 of the Social Security Contributions & Benefits Act 1992
• An Attendance Allowance under S64 of the Social Security Contributions & Benefits Act 1992
• Severe Disablement Allowance under S68 of the Social Security Contributions & Benefits Act 1992
• The Care Component of the Disability Living Allowance payable at the higher or middle rate under the Social Security Contributions & Benefits Act 1992
• An increase in the rate of Disablement Pension under the Social Security Contributions & Benefits Act 1992
• Disabled Person Tax Credit
• An Unemployability supplement under the Social Security Contributions & Benefits Act 1992
• A Constant Attendance Allowance under the Pensions Injuries (Civilians) Scheme 1983 or under article 14 of the Naval, Military or Air Forces (Disablement & Death) Services Pension Order
• An Unemployability allowance under the above (8)
• Income Support where the applicable amount includes a disability premium

Please contact the Council to request a claim application form. The form should be completed in full and returned to the Council with the certification on the form signed by a medical practitioner, along with a copy of the letter confirming the award of the relevant benefit. The award will commence from the latter of the dates provided by the medical practitioner or the award of relevant benefit letter. Following approval, a revised bill of account will be issued.