Backdate council tax discounts for dementia to the date of GP certification
Open for signatures until 18 February 2027.
36 signatures
- More than 250 signatures: considered by the Petitions CommitteeNot reached
- More than 10,000 signatures: considered for a debate in the SeneddNot reached
People with dementia are only ‘disregarded’ (not counted) for council tax if they have a medical certificate and are eligible for certain benefits. Some benefits have long waiting periods meaning many people with dementia have to wait months or even years to qualify for council tax discounts.
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We want the Welsh Government to require that council tax disregards are backdated to the date a person was certified by the GP as having Significant Cognitive Impairment, where they then go on to qualify for a relevant benefit. This should mean that people with dementia receive additional council tax discounts for longer periods, potentially saving them thousands of pounds on their council tax bill. There are over 27,000 people in Wales with dementia who receive care at home. We believe current rules are unfair, and need to be reformed. The petitioners therefore request that the Senedd urge the Welsh Government to require that council tax disregards are backdated to the date a person was certified as having Significant Mental Impairment, where they then go on to qualify for a relevant benefit.
Signatures by constituency
The Senedd's petitions website lists 30 of the 36 signatures under a Senedd constituency.
| Constituency | Signatures |
|---|---|
| Sir Fynwy Torfaen | 6 |
| Caerdydd Ffynnon Taf | 5 |
| Pontypridd Cynon Merthyr | 4 |
| Blaenau Gwent Caerffili Rhymni | 3 |
| Pen-y-bont Bro Morgannwg | 3 |
| Caerdydd Penarth | 2 |