Severely mentally impaired - application to be disregarded for Council Tax purposes

A person is not included for Council Tax discount purposes if they are considered by their doctor to be severely mentally impaired (SMI) and they are entitled to (although not necessarily receiving) a qualifying state benefit.

Conditions that can lead to severe mental impairment, severe cognitive impairment or mental ill health include Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, Parkinson's disease, severe learning difficulties or a stroke, but many others may apply. Having one of these conditions does not in itself mean that a person will be diagnosed as SMI by a doctor.

Council Tax exemption/discount:

if you have been diagnosed as SMI by a doctor and you are living alone or only with others who are SMI, you will be exempt from paying Council Tax
if you have been diagnosed as SMI by a doctor and you live with one adult who is eligible to pay Council Tax, your household will receive a 25% discount
if you have been diagnosed as SMI by a doctor and you live with 2 or more adults who are eligible to pay Council Tax there will be no discount

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Your details
1. Full name*
2. Email*
3. Your relationship to person to be disregarded*
Details of person to be disregarded for Council Tax purposes
1. Full name of person to be disregarded*
2. Address of property
  1. House name (optional)
  2. House number (optional)
  3. Street name*
  4. Area (optional)
  5. City*
  6. Postcode*
3. National insurance number*
4. Council Tax number (if known)
5. How many adults over the age of 18 live at the property?*