VAT Relief for Disabled Access Products

VAT relief is available for individuals who are disabled, have a long-term illness, or are terminally ill, provided the product is for personal and domestic use.

For VAT purposes, you qualify if:

• You have a physical or mental impairment that affects your ability to carry out everyday activities (for example, blindness).

• You have a condition treated as chronic sickness, such as diabetes.

• You are terminally ill.

You do not qualify if you are elderly but not disabled, or if your disability is temporary.

You do not need to be officially registered as disabled to claim VAT relief, but your declaration must clearly specify the nature of your disability or long-term illness.

Claiming VAT relief

To claim VAT relief, you must complete a self declaration form when placing your order.

You can download the form here or request a self declaration VAT form from Baronmead by emailing sales@baronmead.com or calling 01243 586692.

Please note: You must complete the VAT relief declaration prior to purchasing any goods from us. We will not be able to offer a refund on any VAT paid if you did not declare yourself as VAT exempt before purchasing  your goods.

If you are in any doubt as to whether you are eligible to receive goods or services zero-rated for VAT you should consult Notice 701/7 VAT reliefs for disabled people or contact our National Advice Service on 0845 010 9000 before signing the declaration.

We are required to retain a copy of your declaration and it may be passed to HM Customs & Excise as evidence of your eligibility. If you are in any doubt whether you qualify for VAT relief, you may want to contact your local Customs & Excise office directly.

Representatives

Where the end user is unable to make the purchase themselves, it is possible for a representative to make a declaration on their behalf.

The representative will be required to state the end user’s name and address and their illness or disability on the VAT declaration.