Severely Mentally Impaired (SMI)

If someone who lives with you has been diagnosed with a severe mental impairment (SMI) that affects intelligence and social functioning (for example, dementia, Parkinson’s, profound learning difficulties, severe stroke) you may be entitled to a discount. It will depend on each person's individual case and simply having been diagnosed with one of these conditions doesn't automatically qualify for the discount - a doctor must certify that the individual is 'severely mentally impaired'. 

You can receive:

  • a 25% discount if the impairment is confirmed by a GP and the impaired person receives certain benefits. 

The benefits are:

  • Short-term or long-term Incapacity Benefit
  • Employment and Support Allowance
  • Attendance Allowance
  • Severe Disablement Allowance
  • The highest or middle-rate care component of Disability Living Allowance
  • Personal Independence Payment Daily Living Component (standard or enhanced rate)
  • An increase in Disablement Pension for constant attendance
  • The disability element of Working Tax Credit
  • Unemployability Supplement
  • Constant Attendance Allowance payable under the Industrial Injuries or War Pension schemes
  • Armed Forces Independence Payment
  • Income Support which includes a disability premium because of incapacity for work
  • Universal Credit
     

When you apply for this discount, you will be asked to provide:

  • proof that the benefit is being received
  • a certificate, signed by a GP, to confirm the impairment

 

You do not have to provide these documents now - you can make an application first and attach them later using our online documents upload form.
 

Apply for a SMI Discount