VAT rebate

50Twuncle

[QUOTEDeegan;27372627]It isn't irrelevant, it's a good guide to go by. If your dissability isn't serious enough to qualify for DLA, then it is unlikely that you would qualify for a VAT exemption.[/QUOTE]

Where did I say *anything* about DLA ?
As a matter of fact - I do receive DLA !!

Ruby_Moon

21Twinkle wrote: »

The rules need changing then - adjustable beds are not suited for every condition.....

Why not?
An adjustable bed is going to be a better bed for someone with a disability even if its only to help them sit up.
If you want Tax relief, buy an adjustable bed. Just because it can be adjusted doesn't mean it has to be.
I don't see why the rules need changing. By the way, a 'bad back' shouldn't be on a memory foam matress.

Tim_Deegan

dmg24 wrote: »

Have you tried a memory foam mattress? They do not benefit everybody with back problems. My friend is a physio, and does not recommend them.

It would be very unlikely that any qualified physio would never recommend them, as for most (not all) back complaints they are proven to be extremely beneficial due to the support they give without causing pressure points. However it does appear that back specialists are now leaning towards pocket sprung with memory foam due to the superior support.

Tim_Deegan

21Twinkle wrote: »

[QUOTEDeegan;27372627]It isn't irrelevant, it's a good guide to go by. If your dissability isn't serious enough to qualify for DLA, then it is unlikely that you would qualify for a VAT exemption.

Where did I say *anything* about DLA ?
As a matter of fact - I do receive DLA !![/QUOTE]

It wasn't you.....read post 5, which is the one I quoted.

Tim_Deegan

Ruby_Moon wrote: »

Why not?
An adjustable bed is going to be a better bed for someone with a disability even if its only to help them sit up.
If you want Tax relief, buy an adjustable bed. Just because it can be adjusted doesn't mean it has to be.
I don't see why the rules need changing. By the way, a 'bad back' shouldn't be on a memory foam matress.

That's true, but it would be silly to spend a huge amount on an adjustable bed when you don't need one, just so that you don't pay VAT.

Tim_Deegan

Invasion wrote: »

I love my memory foam mattress topper, but I don't have a back problem as such... Worth trying one out as they don't suit everyone..

That's why you should buy from a seller who gives a satisfaction guarantee.

50Twuncle

Ruby_Moon wrote: »

Why not?
An adjustable bed is going to be a better bed for someone with a disability even if its only to help them sit up.
If you want Tax relief, buy an adjustable bed. Just because it can be adjusted doesn't mean it has to be.
I don't see why the rules need changing. By the way, a 'bad back' shouldn't be on a memory foam matress.

Sorry - you are incorrect in that
Someone with a fused spine (for example) would not benefit from an adjustable bed (it could make the condition worse) - yet a decent matress would possibly help - and adjustable bed matresses are never as good as fixed (due to required flexibility)

Tim_Deegan

21Twinkle wrote: »

Sorry - you are incorrect in that
Someone with a fused spine (for example) would not benefit from an adjustable bed (it could make the condition worse) - yet a decent matress would possibly help - and adjustable bed matresses are never as good as fixed (due to required flexibility)

Who are you actually replying to?

50Twuncle

Post 13 - I did use the "quote"

Ruby_Moon

21Twinkle wrote: »

Sorry - you are incorrect in that
Someone with a fused spine (for example) would not benefit from an adjustable bed (it could make the condition worse) - yet a decent matress would possibly help - and adjustable bed matresses are never as good as fixed (due to required flexibility)

It would help anyone, no matter what the condition was, even if it were to just help someone to sit up. Or is there some new way that I don't know of that gets someone up from a lying down position to a sitting up position?
You don;t have to use it though do you?
The Tax rebates are there for people who need special things, such as adjustable beds, to lessen the expense of every day items.
Kind of defeats the object if you can get a Tax rebate for anything.