I was looking at the quote to get oour car adapted and they have written +vat unless supplied to a registered disabled person. I was looking on the Direct gov website which said to apply to your local council if the disability is 'subtantial and perminant'. What on earth does that mean?
Has anyone had their child registered? My son has Cerebal Palsy and doesn't walk yet, but proabably will, but will always need help. Does that qualify?

Hello, found this on line so i hope it helps.

[If your disability is 'substantial and permanent', you can register as a disabled person with your local council.

It is not necessary to register to get local council services, but it may help in getting concessions such as reduced fares for public transport. It should also help your local council plan their services.

Your local social services department should be able to help you complete the registration form if necessary].

Mel xx

Hiya
All councils are required to keep a register of disabled people and the official line is that it helps them plan their services as they know how many disabled people they have in the area and what their needs are. For children it is just a case of contacting Disabled Children's Services (or whatever they call it in your area) at your local council and asking for the forms to register the child. You should be able to find the information and maybe the form on your local council website. All 3 of my children are registered and it was just a case of completing a short form about their conditions. I then received a registration card for each child with their name and number on the list. The only reason I registered them is that the cards can be used as proof of them being disabled and so we can often get them into places at reduced price and we often go free as carers. I wouldn't worry about the 'substantial and permanent' bit, it sounds like your son meets that anyway. When you buy goods or services for a disabled person then if the goods are exempt from VAT they ask you to complete a form with basic details about the person's condition or you will have to pay the VAT.

Hope this helps

Jayne xx