https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/severementalimpairment/Recent content in severementalimpairment on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usThu, 09 Apr 2026 05:18:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/people-with-9-medical-conditions-can-reduce-council-tax-to-zero-amid-rising-bills/Thu, 09 Apr 2026 05:18:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/people-with-9-medical-conditions-can-reduce-council-tax-to-zero-amid-rising-bills/Council tax rates are set to increase from April 2026, but individuals living with certain medical conditions could see their bills reduced—or even eliminated. To qualify for these discounts, a formal diagnosis from a doctor and receipt of specified benefits are required. According to Martin Lewis and his Money Saving Expert team, those diagnosed with a permanent ‘Severe Mental Impairment’ (SMI) may be eligible for a council tax reduction ranging from 25% up to a full exemption.