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Does dementia count as severely mentally impaired? A guide to the SMI Council Tax discount

According to Dementia UK, many people living with dementia may be eligible for a significant reduction or exemption on their Council Tax through the Severely Mentally Impaired (SMI) discount. The official definition of 'severely mentally impaired' is a severe and permanent impairment of intellectual and social functioning. A dementia diagnosis is a key factor, but it is not the only requirement for eligibility for this specific financial relief.