Martin Lewis shares the four conditions that could mean you pay no council tax

Money-saving guru Martin Lewis has highlighted that those suffering from severe health conditions such as dementia, strokes, advanced Parkinson's, and brain injuries might be eligible for full exemption from paying council tax.

Speaking to viewers about the financial relief available for people dwelling in homes adapted for disability needs, Martin said on his televised segments: "A severe mental impairment - horrible term, not mine - is defined as [impact on] intelligence and social functioning which appears to be permanent. To qualify it must be medically certified, you need a doctor to sign this."

He went on to describe how the exemption works: "It is common with severe dementia, strokes, severe Parkinson's, brain injuries or other conditions. Those are the type of condition that will get an SMI."

Furthermore, Martin underscored the significance of particular benefits: "To claim it, that person must also be on a qualifying benefit. In Scotland, they must be eligible for a qualifying benefit even if they're not actually claiming."

On outlining eligibility criteria, he elaborated: "That includes Attendance Allowance - in itself, massively underclaimed - if you need help during the day or the night you need that one too. Disability Living Allowance, Personal Independence Payments (PIP), Severe Disablement Allowance and in some cases Universal Credit."

"So, really big, and if you know someone in that situation who can't claim for themselves. A common one is someone with an SMI is living with their partner, so the 25 percent discount is the most probable one there.", reports Wales Online.

If you or someone you live with is severely mentally impaired, you might be eligible for a Council Tax discount. To apply, you'll need a certificate from a medical professional like your GP, or proof of eligibility for certain benefits – it's best to check with your local council for details.