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VAT Relief for Diabetics

Jack_Itin
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Hi.....I am in the process of purchasing a new mobility scooter, and have been advised that being a long time type 2 diabetic entitles me to VAT relief.....is this correct ?........Jack.
Retired (Early) April 2015
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Hi.....I am in the process of purchasing a new mobility scooter, and have been advised that being a long time type 2 diabetic entitles me to VAT relief.....is this correct ?........Jack.
Potentially yes.
Have a read of this:
https://www.gov.uk/financial-help-disabled/vat-relief
Your supplier would usually ask you to complete a form.0 -
Thanks for that......everywhere seems to mention diabetes.....but not specifically type 2.....going to ask in mobility shop in the morning.....JackRetired (Early) April 20150
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Hi.....I am in the process of purchasing a new mobility scooter, and have been advised that being a long time type 2 diabetic entitles me to VAT relief.....is this correct ?........Jack.
According to VAT Notice 701/7: VAT reliefs for disabled and older people;
- The goods must be eligible for relief. And, yes, mobility scooters qualify for zero rating, see para 4.10
- The customer must be eligible for relief. You have to be "chronically sick or disabled"
And a;
person is ‘chronically sick or disabled’ if he/she is a person with a:
- physical or mental impairment which has a long-term and substantial adverse effect upon his/her ability to carry out everyday activities
- condition which the medical profession treats as a chronic sickness, such as diabetes
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vat-notice-7017-vat-reliefs-for-disabled-people/vat-notice-7017-vat-reliefs-for-disabled-and-older-people
From experience, what happens is that you have to fill in a declaration specifying the name of your particular condition. It's no big deal really.
Since the VAT Notice specifically mentions diabetes as a chronic illness, I believe that you would qualify.0 -
In answer to my own question, in the hope that it may help others......yes, type 2 diabetes is classed as a chronic illness, this morning I purchased a new mobility scooter, and paid no VAT...thus saving me about £200.....thanks to those that replied......Jack.Retired (Early) April 20150
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In answer to my own question, in the hope that it may help others......yes, type 2 diabetes is classed as a chronic illness, this morning I purchased a new mobility scooter, and paid no VAT...thus saving me about £200.....thanks to those that replied......Jack.
Is your need for a scooter related to your diabetes ?
I ask because you can only get free prescriptions ( for any problem ), if your diabetes actually needs medication.0 -
Yes, I am on medication for diabetes, but get free prescriptions anyway, as am over 60.....I have a mobility scooter because operations to by-pass blood clots in legs has left them numb....from what I gather the VAT relief does not have to be directly connected to any specific cause....if you have a chronic illness, then you
get it.........Jack.Retired (Early) April 20150
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