Support and advice for carers

Council Tax

As a carer, you may be able to receive a discount on your Council Tax bill depending on your circumstances.

Severely Mentally Impaired

You may be able to get a discount if they, or someone who lives with them, has been classed as severely mentally impaired by a medical professional.

Find out more about discounts relating to Severe Mental Impairment

Disabled Band Reduction

You may be entitled to a reduction on your Council Tax if someone who is resident in your home, including yourself, has a substantial and permanent disability and other criteria are satisfied.

Find out more about Disabled Band Reduction

Admission to hospital, residential care home or nursing home

Patients in hospital, care or nursing homes are not included (“disregarded”) as occupiers of a household for the purposes of calculating Council Tax, which can lower the total amount of Council Tax payable.

Find out more about disregarded occupier reductions

Council Tax Reduction

Carers who are on a low income due to their caring responsibilities may be eligible for financial support through the Council Tax Reduction scheme.

Find out more about the Council Tax Reduction scheme

Page last modified: 9 January 2026

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