Severely Mentally Impaired Discount

How is Severely Mentally Impaired defined?

For the purposes of the Local Government Finance Act 1992 a person is Severely Mentally Impaired if he/she has a severe impairment of intelligence and social functioning (however caused) which appears to be permanent.

What does this mean in practical terms?

A person will be disregarded on the grounds of being Severely Mentally Impaired if he or she is entitled to one of the following benefits;

Incapacity Benefit or Employment Support Allowance
Severe Disablement Allowance or Invalidity Pension
Unemployability Supplement or Unemployability Allowance
Attendance Allowance or Constant Attendance Allowance
Higher or Middle Rate of the care component of a Disability Living Allowance
Disability Working Allowance
An increase in the rate of Disablement Pension
Income Support where the applicable amount includes a Disability Premium.

and

He/she is confirmed as being Severely Mentally Impaired by a registered medical practitioner.

What if the person I am applying for is not in receipt of one of the qualifying benefits?

If you would like more information about any benefit contact the Department for Work and Pensions Link to External Website before applying for a discount.

How do I apply?

Complete the Council Tax Discount Form Word Doc Once it has been assessed you will be notified of our decision.

For how long will the discount be allowed?

For as long as there are less than two adults in the property who are not disregarded. If there is any change in circumstances then you must notify us. Failure to do so may result in a penalty being imposed.

Qualifying Criteria

Employment Support Allowance
Attendance Allowance or Constant Attendance Allowance
Higher or Middle Rate of the care component of a Disability Living Allowance
Disability working allowance
An increase in the rate of Disablement pension
Income Support where the applicable amount includes a Disability Premium.
Personal independence payment (standard or enhanced daily living component.
Armed forces independence payment.
Disability working allowance (based on getting income support including disability premium)
Universal credit (including an element for limited capability for work or limited capability for work and work related activity)

And is confirmed as being severely mentally impaired by a registered medical practitioner, most often this is your GP, this confirmation would be requested

Who to contact

If you live in Ashton or Mossley:
Telephone Number 0161 342 2015 Fax Number 0161342 2012 Send Electronic Message Send a Message to Ashton/Mossley Council Tax Team

If you live in Denton or Dukinfield:
Telephone Number 0161342 2099 Fax Number 0161 342 2012 Send Electronic Message Send a Message to Denton/Dukinfield Council Tax Team

If you live in Audenshaw, Hyde or Longdendale:
Telephone Number 0161 342 2065 Fax Number 0161342 2012 Send Electronic Message Send a Message to Audenshaw/Hyde/Longdendale Council Tax Team

If you live in Droylsden or Stalybridge:
Telephone Number 0161 342 2080 Fax Number 0161342 2012 Send Electronic Message Send a Message to Droylsden/Stalybridge Council Tax Team