MoneySaving tips for disabled people

craobhan

I did not know that PIP lower rate mobility can get me 50% off road tax. I have had my PIP for years now. However the instructions in the blog say you need to pay up front. Why does this not apply to those who pay the tax by monthly direct debit? Or does it and there are instructions hidden away somewhere on DVLA website?

Radge_Badger

Scotrail are now trialling these on the main Edinburgh to Glasgow route, badges available at mainline stations in these towns, according to website.

Spoonie_Turtle

Blog article is now here: https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/family/consumer-rights-and-moneysaving-for-disabled-people/

The 50% tax reduction for standard rate PIP mobility - does that also require the vehicle to be solely for the disabled person's use?

Sashahound

My neighbour who is registered disabled gets items for the renovation of his sons house vat free. The onus is on the supplier to determine the disabled vat status and to save paperwork the majority of suppliers don't bother to check, let alone HMRC.

Chorlie

You can also get a VAT exemption on a new car....

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/vat-relief-on-adapted-motor-vehicles-for-disabled-people-and-charities-notice-1002

Chorlie

If you have disabled road tax, you don’t pay the London Congestion Charge

https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/congestion-charge/discounts-and-exemptions

JMT67

First time I’ve ever posted but just wanted to advise that anyone with a Hidden Disability can obtain a lanyard at Manchester Airport which will aid their journey from departures to arrivals on your return from any trip. Simply go to the Assistance Desk in any terminal.

CollinT

JMT67 wrote: »

First time I’ve ever posted but just wanted to advise that anyone with a Hidden Disability can obtain a lanyard at Manchester Airport which will aid their journey from departures to arrivals on your return from any trip. Simply go to the Assistance Desk in any terminal.

Likewise with Heathrow.

Infact if you are due to fly into/out of/or connect at LHR in the next 6 months, Heathrow Assistance will post to you a Sunflower 'Hidden Disability' lanyard in advance of your trip free of charge.

Details here: https://www.heathrow.com/airport-guide/assistance-at-heathrow/hidden-disabilities

Cherie1w

I recently bought new batteries for my mobility scooter from Amazon and when I enquired with the vendor about VAT exemption I was told that because they only trade online they cannot by law offer VAT exemption for disabled customers. The batteries were purposely sold for mobility scooters and wheelchairs and not for general use. Does anyone know if this is correct?

Spoonie_Turtle

Cherie1w wrote: »

I recently bought new batteries for my mobility scooter from Amazon and when I enquired with the vendor about VAT exemption I was told that because they only trade online they cannot by law offer VAT exemption for disabled customers. The batteries were purposely sold for mobility scooters and wheelchairs and not for general use. Does anyone know if this is correct?

In the absence of any other replies, I'm going to go ahead and say that sounds ridiculous - I suggest you ask them to explain exactly what law prevents them from offering VAT exemption. It's easy enough to find the legal basis for VAT exemption so in theory it should be just as easy to cite the basis for their position, if indeed it exists.