Am I VAT Exempt?
You may be eligible for VAT exemption on your new bathroom if you have a disability or long-term illness. Most older adults or people with mobility needs can qualify.
If you have a long-term illness, disability, or chronic medical condition, you may be eligible for VAT exemption on the supply and installation of accessible bathroom products. This is part of a government scheme to help make everyday living more affordable for people who need adaptations for their health and independence.
Eligibility for VAT exemption isn’t restricted to just a few conditions—there is a broad list of qualifying illnesses and disabilities. Here are some examples of conditions and disabilities that may make you eligible for VAT relief:
• Alzheimer’s
• Amputee
• Angina
• Ankylosing Spondylitis
• Arthritis (including Rheumatoid and Chronic Arthritis)
• Ataxia
• Bronchiectasis
• Cancer
• Cerebellum Ataxia
• Cerebral Palsy
• Cerebral Vasculitis
• Chronic Arthritis
• COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
• Degenerative Spine
• Dementia
• Diabetes
• Diverticulitis
• Emphysema
• Epilepsy
• Fibromyalgia
• Functional Movement Disorder
• Lymphedema
• Motor Neuron Disease
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Muscular Dystrophy
• Myelitis
• Oedema
• Osteoarthritis
• Osteoporosis
• Parkinson’s
• Partially Sighted
• Peripheral Vascular Disease
• Pneumonia
• Polymyositis
• Pulmonary Fibrosis
• Pulmonary Hypertension
• Respiratory Failure
• Rheumatism
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Scoliosis
• Spina Bifida
• Spondylitis
• Stenosis
• Stroke
This list covers a wide range of physical and neurological conditions, but it’s not exhaustive. Many other long-term or chronic illnesses may also qualify, especially if they affect your mobility or ability to use a standard bathroom safely and independently.
If you’re unsure whether your condition qualifies, just ask our team. We regularly help customers determine their eligibility and guide them through the simple process of completing a VAT exemption declaration form. Choosing an accessible bathroom could be more affordable than you think when VAT relief is applied—so don’t hesitate to get in touch for advice or support.