VAT relief advice

If you’re disabled or have a long-term illness, you will not be charged VAT on products designed or adapted for your own personal or domestic use.

Date posted 25 February 2026

In addition, you will not be charged VAT on the installation and any extra work needed as part of this, repairs or maintenance, or spare parts or accessories.

Usually products designed or adapted for a disability qualify, such as adjustable beds, stair lifts, wheelchairs, medical appliances to help with severe injuries, alarms, braille paper or low vision aids (but not spectacles or contact lenses), and motor vehicles (or the leasing of a Motability vehicle), as well building work like ramps, widening doors, installing a lift or toilet.

Find out more about whether you or the person you care for qualify.