A person may receive a discount if they suffer from permanent severe impairment of intelligence and social functioning. For example Alzheimer's Disease and similar illnesses.

They will need a certificate from their doctor or medical practitioner with knowledge of their illness. As well as this, they must also be entitled to receive one of a number of benefits, including:

• certain invalidity pensions
• disability allowances
• unemployability allowance or
• attendance allowance.

For more details on council tax discounts for disabled people please visit GOV.UK

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