VAT relief for pre-diabetics?

[Helen H]

Does anybody know if you can claim vat relief on test strips and meters if you are pre diabetic?

 

[AndBreathe]

Unfortunately, I don't believe so. I don't believe pre-diabetes is an "actual" condition; more a warning of one.

This is a link to the declaration that needs to be signed, either in paper, or online, often via websites.

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a805151e5274a2e8ab4f751/Eligibility_Declaration_Disabled_-_March_2015__2_.pdf

 

[aylalake]

Unfortunately, I don't believe so. I don't believe pre-diabetes is an "actual" condition; more a warning of one.

This is a link to the declaration that needs to be signed, either in paper, or online, often via websites.

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a805151e5274a2e8ab4f751/Eligibility_Declaration_Disabled_-_March_2015__2_.pdf

That, and the link within it, was extremely interesting reading. Thanks @AndBreathe

 

[filly]

Does anybody know if you can claim vat relief on test strips and meters if you are pre diabetic?

Yes you can. I do subscription and so makes it easier.

 

[jaywak]

I would not think so .

 

[Rachox]

It looks like a grey area to me, see paragraph 3.2.1. Is prediabetes a ‘chronic sickness’?

Reliefs from VAT for disabled and older people (VAT Notice 701/7)

Find out about which goods and services for disabled people and people aged 60 or over that you should apply zero or reduced rate VAT.

www.gov.uk

Edit to add the link

 

[Helen H]

Unfortunately, I don't believe so. I don't believe pre-diabetes is an "actual" condition; more a warning of one.

This is a link to the declaration that needs to be signed, either in paper, or online, often via websites.

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a805151e5274a2e8ab4f751/Eligibility_Declaration_Disabled_-_March_2015__2_.pdf

Looking at the link in that I think it is a no for pre diabetes, however I am hypothyroid as well so possibly that would qualify me?

 

[Helen H]

It looks like a grey area to me, see paragraph 3.2.1. Is prediabetes a ‘chronic sickness’?

Reliefs from VAT for disabled and older people (VAT Notice 701/7)

Find out about which goods and services for disabled people and people aged 60 or over that you should apply zero or reduced rate VAT.

www.gov.uk

Edit to add the link

Hi Rachox, you are right in it being a grey area but I think it isn’t as it isn’t really a “sickness”. Just a warning that it might become one.

 

[jaywak]

Just out of interest how often do you do a finger prick blood test if you are pre diabetic ?

 

[AndBreathe]

Yes you can. I do subscription and so makes it easier.

As diagnosed T2, treated by tablets, you are clear cut. Pre-diabetes is, in my assessment different.

 

[Helen H]

Just out of interest how often do you do a finger prick blood test if you are pre diabetic ?

I test every morning and before and after meals if eating something new. Currently on 20g/day of carbs but want to gradually increase the carbs once at target weight so will definitely be testing more when I do that.

Edited to add was only told I was prediabetic at end of Nov 2023 so also trying to build up a picture of what is going on with my BG.