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VAT exemption for Treadmill purchase
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aadiabetic
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I tend to agree, it is not VAT exempt. People without Diabetes can use it. The exemption applies only when the product is used solely for Diabetes related care.
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I have successfully used my diabetes and other health issues for several 'health aid' purchases from an adjustable height bathroom stool to my blood presure monitor, so I am convinced that some home gym equipment would also quallify if the form was filled in correctly :thumbup:
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PS .. my wife has just reminded me that our fixed-to-the-wall adjustable shower seat was bought via the same exemption route :angel: ... 
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PPS ... she has told me to also add that somewhere out there there is a list of health issues that qualify for VAT exemption when buying most things that could be deemed as being needed for your well being.
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Found this:-
The scheme covers products which have been specifically designed to assist the daily living of people with a disability.
Who qualifies for the VAT Relief?
You qualify for the relief if you have a disability or a long-term illness (but please note the definition of this below) and you're buying the product for your own personal or domestic use.
You don't have to buy the goods yourself. If your parent, guardian or spouse buys the goods or services for you, then you won't be charged VAT.
What counts as a long-term illness or disability?
For VAT purposes, you have a disability or long-term illness if you meet any of the following conditions:
•you have a physical or mental impairment which has a long-term and substantial adverse effect upon your ability to carry out everyday activities
• you have a condition that the medical profession treats as a long-term illness, such as diabetes
• you are terminally ill
So, you won't qualify if you're elderly but otherwise able-bodied, or if you're only temporarily disabled such as having a broken leg.
Which conditions are considered to be long-term illnesses?
You're eligible for the VAT relief if you have one of the following conditions:
Arthritis
Blind
Cardiovascular Disease
Deafness
Diabetes
Epilepsy
Heart Disease
Hypertension
Kidney Disease
Motor Neuron Disease
Multiple Sclerosis
Parkinson's Disease
Physically Disabled
Terminally Ill
The scheme covers products which have been specifically designed to assist the daily living of people with a disability.
Who qualifies for the VAT Relief?
You qualify for the relief if you have a disability or a long-term illness (but please note the definition of this below) and you're buying the product for your own personal or domestic use.
You don't have to buy the goods yourself. If your parent, guardian or spouse buys the goods or services for you, then you won't be charged VAT.
What counts as a long-term illness or disability?
For VAT purposes, you have a disability or long-term illness if you meet any of the following conditions:
•you have a physical or mental impairment which has a long-term and substantial adverse effect upon your ability to carry out everyday activities
• you have a condition that the medical profession treats as a long-term illness, such as diabetes
• you are terminally ill
So, you won't qualify if you're elderly but otherwise able-bodied, or if you're only temporarily disabled such as having a broken leg.
Which conditions are considered to be long-term illnesses?
You're eligible for the VAT relief if you have one of the following conditions:
Arthritis
Blind
Cardiovascular Disease
Deafness
Diabetes
Epilepsy
Heart Disease
Hypertension
Kidney Disease
Motor Neuron Disease
Multiple Sclerosis
Parkinson's Disease
Physically Disabled
Terminally Ill
