Individuals with disabilities can benefit from VAT relief on a selective range of products such as Stiltz Homelifts. Currently this means they receive a 20% discount on the cost of a homelift.

To qualify, individuals need to be defined as ‘chronically sick or disabled’, the equipment must be ‘designed solely for disabled people’ and proven to be for ‘personal’ or ‘domestic’ use.

HMRC defines a person as ‘chronically sick or disabled’ if they meet the following criteria:

• Have a physical or mental impairment which has a long term and substantial adverse effect upon their ability to carry out everyday activities

• Have a condition which the medical profession treats as a chronic sickness

• This definition does not include a person who is only temporarily disabled or incapacitated eg. with a broken limb or someone who is elderly but is not chronically sick or disabled.

• Stiltz Homelifts are specifically designed to increase independent mobility and therefore met the Government’s VAT relief criteria in terms of design and usage.

Equipment that does not qualify for HMRC’s definition of ‘personal or domestic use’ are:

• Products used for business purposes

• Products for an in-patient or out-patient of a hospital

• Products for the care of a resident within a nursing or care home

How to Apply

Stiltz Trusted Assessors are specially trained to provide advice to Healthcare Professionals and their clients on how to apply for VAT relief. The Stiltz VAT exemption form which once completed, declares eligibility for VAT relief, can be supplied to Stiltz during the purchasing process.

HMRC’s permission is not needed to declare that you or a client is disabled or chronically sick. If there is doubt, then seek advice from either a GP or a medical advisor.

How to Apply

Stiltz Trusted Assessors are specially trained to provide advice to Healthcare Professionals and their clients on how to apply for VAT relief. The Stiltz VAT exemption form which once completed, declares eligibility for VAT relief, can be supplied to Stiltz during the purchasing process.

HMRC’s permission is not needed to declare that you or a client is disabled or chronically sick. If there is doubt, then seek advice from either a GP or a medical advisor.