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Council tax discounts

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My partner has just recieved her autism diagnosis, she has requested her GP to sign a council letter confirming that Autism is an SMI so she can get the SMI discount. The GP has stated it is not an SMI and refuses to sign? We live in Wales.

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  • In context autism in many cases is unlikely to be considered to meet the criteria of a serious mental illness by a GP unless the presentation of the patient is such that the condition significantly impedes day to day living. Keep in mind that GPS are forever being asked to sign things and in doing so each time they risk their professional reputation - so there is often a degree of unwillingness on their part. You can ask to see another GP for a second opinion as that is within your rights - alternatively write off to the council with evidence if the diagnosis stating that whilst the council accept that autism is  SMI, the GP has been uncooperative and ask for their advice.  

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  • In context autism in many cases is unlikely to be considered to meet the criteria of a serious mental illness by a GP unless the presentation of the patient is such that the condition significantly impedes day to day living. Keep in mind that GPS are forever being asked to sign things and in doing so each time they risk their professional reputation - so there is often a degree of unwillingness on their part. You can ask to see another GP for a second opinion as that is within your rights - alternatively write off to the council with evidence if the diagnosis stating that whilst the council accept that autism is  SMI, the GP has been uncooperative and ask for their advice.  

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