VAT Exempt

VAT Relief on Medical Equipment — Are You Eligible?

If you have a long-term health condition or disability, you may be entitled to purchase or rent medical equipment from MBM Healthcare Scotland & Wales completely free of VAT — saving you 20% on eligible items.

What is VAT relief?

Under UK law (VAT Act 1994, Group 12, Schedule 8), people who are chronically sick or disabled are entitled to purchase certain medical and mobility equipment at 0% VAT, rather than the standard 20%. This is a significant saving, particularly on higher-value items such as profiling beds, specialist mattresses, and mobility aids.

Who qualifies?

You may be eligible if you are a private individual who:

• Has a physical or mental impairment that has a long-term and substantial adverse effect on your ability to carry out everyday activities — such as mobility impairment, arthritis, or dementia
• Has a condition that the medical profession treats as a chronic sickness — such as diabetes, MS, or Parkinson's disease
• Is terminally ill

VAT relief does not apply to someone who is only temporarily disabled or incapacitated (for example, recovering from a broken limb), or to a frail but otherwise able-bodied elderly person.

Which products qualify?

VAT relief applies to equipment that has been specifically designed for use by a chronically sick or disabled person. At MBM Healthcare, this includes our full range of profiling and adjustable beds, specialist pressure-relieving mattresses, mobility aids, and professionally designed care equipment.

How to claim

Claiming is straightforward. Simply complete the short VAT Relief Declaration Form below. You will need to provide:

• Your name and address
• A brief description of your condition or disability
• A signature confirming the declaration is true

No medical proof or documentation is required at any point. The declaration is a legal requirement under HMRC rules, and it is a criminal offence to make a false declaration in order to obtain zero-rated goods.

Ready to claim?

Complete the form below and we will apply the VAT relief automatically to your order. If you have any questions, our team is always happy to help — just get in touch before placing your order.