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VAT RELIEF

If you have a disability or long-term illness, you may be able to purchase some of our products without paying any VAT. The government allows certain products to be zero-rated for VAT purposes (i.e. no VAT needs to be charged) to reduce the cost of the practical products which you may need because of your disability or long term illness.

Who qualifies for VAT relief?

You qualify for VAT relief if you have a disability or a long-term illness and you're buying the product for your own personal or domestic use.
You don't have to buy the goods yourself, your parent, guardian or spouse can buy the goods or service for you, you won't be charged VAT.

What is classed as a long-term illness or disability?

For VAT purposes, you have a disability or long-term illness if you meet any of the following conditions:

 

  • You have a physical or mental impairment which has a long-term and substantial adverse effect upon your ability to carry out everyday activities

  • You have a condition that the medical profession treats as a long-term illness, such as diabetes

  • You are terminally ill

What conditions are considered long-term illnesses?

You're eligible for the VAT relief if you have one of the following conditions:

 

 

  • Arthritis

  • Blind

  • Cardiovascular disease

  • Deafness

  • Diabetes

  • Epilepsy

  • Heart disease

  • Hypertension

  • Kidney disease

  • Motor neuron disease

  • Multiple sclerosis

  • Parkinson's disease

  • Physically disabled

  • Terminally ill

  • Alzheimer’s

  • Amputee

  • Angina

  • ​Ankylosing Spondylitis

  • Ataxia

  • Bronchiectasis

  • Cancer

  • Cerebellum Ataxia

  • Cerebral Palsy

  • Cerebral Vasculitis

  • Chronic Arthritis

  • COPD

  • Degenerative Spine

  • Dementia

  • Diverticulitis

  • Emphysema

  • Fibromyalgia

  • Functional Movement Disorder

  • Lymphedema

  • Muscular Dystrophy

  • Myelitis​​

  • Oedema

  • Osteoarthritis

  • Osteoporosis

  • Partially Sighted

  • Peripheral Vascular Disease

  • Pneumonia

  • Polymyositis

  • Pulmonary Fibrosis

  • Pulmonary Hypertension

  • Respiratory Failure

  • Rheumatism

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis

  • Scoliosis

  • Spina Bifida

  • Spondylitis

  • Stenosis

  • Stroke

  • Other

How to Claim VAT Relief

If you feel you meet the qualifying above conditions, please inform the member of staff at the point of purchase. This is a legally binding declaration that we may be asked to provide to HM Revenue & Customs. If you don't qualify, please inform the member of staff at the point of purchase and VAT will be added to your order.

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Once your purchase is complete there is no need to contact the HMRC for VAT Relief or provide any written evidence.

Want more Information on VAT Relief?

If you have any questions or would like to find out more if you qualify for VAT relief when purchasing a product from us, please contact us on 01709 591 111 or email us on shop@your-mobility.com.

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You can also find further information on Vat Relief from the HMRC in the link below.

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Reliefs from VAT for disabled and older people (VAT Notice 701/7) - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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See if you qualify for VAT relief - Speak to Your Mobility. Fill out the form or call:

01709 591111

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