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VAT on Homehelp costs

CMB

I have a homehelp because I am unable to do housework due to severe fatigue and mobility problems. I have to pay VAT, yet I would not choose to have a homehelp if I were not disabled. Can anyone help me with this?

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littleacorn

Yes interesting question. I dont know the answer but would love to know.

sarahh119

Is it just housework they help you with? You could pay someone privately we found our cleaner through Facebook she's been with us 8 years x

CMB

No, they are a homehelp, so other tasks. I have had numerous private cleaners etc but they all let me down because parking is difficult where I live.

Cartini

CMB said:

I have a homehelp because I am unable to do housework due to severe fatigue and mobility problems. I have to pay VAT, yet I would not choose to have a homehelp if I were not disabled. Can anyone help me with this?

VAT is chargeable on all but a few services, the following link gives a breakdown:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/rates-of-vat-on-different-goods-and-services#health-education-welfare-and-charities

Your particular circumstances don`t appear to be covered.

Cher_Alumni

Hello @CMB

I wonder if a needs assessment by your local authority would be useful? It might be an option you've already explored that isn't appropriate, however, here is an NHS overview of what a social care needs assessment offers. Needs assessments are means tested so there is the possibility you would have to contribute to this too, I'm afraid.

Age UK also offers a home help service in specific locations around the UK, you can visit their website to see what is available in your area.

Please let us know if you have any luck.

CMB

I have had an assesessment, thank you. I don't seem to qualify for carers and I don't want agency carers leaving my home in a mess as I've seen elsewhere. I really like my homehelp, she has adapted to my needs so well. But she is employed by an agency and so VAT is charged. I would like to ask her to make a private arrangement, but I am not ready to ask her yet.

Cartini

CMB said:

I have had an assesessment, thank you. I don't seem to qualify for carers and I don't want agency carers leaving my home in a mess as I've seen elsewhere. I really like my homehelp, she has adapted to my needs so well. But she is employed by an agency and so VAT is charged. I would like to ask her to make a private arrangement, but I am not ready to ask her yet.

If she is working through an agency, I doubt she will be able to do private work. But, as the saying goes, nothing ventured nothing gained.

L_Volunteer

It sounds really difficult that you have had an assessment but do not have access to the support you need (and deserve) @CMB.

I can hear how you might not want agency carers though if you have seen negative experiences with agency carers.

It sounds positive that, despite these struggles, you really like your home help and she has adapted to your needs so well.

However, I can hear the implications of her being employed by an agency and VAT being charged. Is there anything, in particular, that might make asking her this question more manageable for you at the moment?

It is ok not to be ready to ask her yet. You can do this at your own pace when you are ready to ask her but, hopefully, you will be able to access what you need.

Please don't hesitate to let us know if we can do anything to support you. We are all here for you and listening to you

CMB

Cartini said:

CMB said:

I have had an assesessment, thank you. I don't seem to qualify for carers and I don't want agency carers leaving my home in a mess as I've seen elsewhere. I really like my homehelp, she has adapted to my needs so well. But she is employed by an agency and so VAT is charged. I would like to ask her to make a private arrangement, but I am not ready to ask her yet.

If she is working through an agency, I doubt she will be able to do private work. But, as the saying goes, nothing ventured nothing gained.

The agreement I have says that employees may enter into private work as long as notice is given.

CMB

L_Volunteer said:

It sounds really difficult that you have had an assessment but do not have access to the support you need (and deserve) @CMB.

I can hear how you might not want agency carers though if you have seen negative experiences with agency carers.

It sounds positive that, despite these struggles, you really like your home help and she has adapted to your needs so well.

However, I can hear the implications of her being employed by an agency and VAT being charged. Is there anything, in particular, that might make asking her this question more manageable for you at the moment?

It is ok not to be ready to ask her yet. You can do this at your own pace when you are ready to ask her but, hopefully, you will be able to access what you need.

L_Volunteer said:

It sounds really difficult that you have had an assessment but do not have access to the support you need (and deserve) @CMB.

I can hear how you might not want agency carers though if you have seen negative experiences with agency carers.

It sounds positive that, despite these struggles, you really like your home help and she has adapted to your needs so well.

However, I can hear the implications of her being employed by an agency and VAT being charged. Is there anything, in particular, that might make asking her this question more manageable for you at the moment?

It is ok not to be ready to ask her yet. You can do this at your own pace when you are ready to ask her but, hopefully, you will be able to access what you need.

Sorry, but I don't know how to quote part of a post. Apparently the owner of the agency has campaigned for VAT relief for those who need the help provided. She could not afford to take the time off to visit Parliament. I wondered if SCOPE would campaign for it.

Please don't hesitate to let us know if we can do anything to support you. We are all here for you and listening to you

tening to you

CMB

I was wondering if SCOPE would pick up this issue? The owner of the agency campaigned to get VAT relief for the disabled who need help and don't just want it as a luxury. She could not afford to go to Parliament. (I don't quite understand why not.)

Cartini

CMB said:

Cartini said:

CMB said:

I have had an assesessment, thank you. I don't seem to qualify for carers and I don't want agency carers leaving my home in a mess as I've seen elsewhere. I really like my homehelp, she has adapted to my needs so well. But she is employed by an agency and so VAT is charged. I would like to ask her to make a private arrangement, but I am not ready to ask her yet.

If she is working through an agency, I doubt she will be able to do private work. But, as the saying goes, nothing ventured nothing gained.

The agreement I have says that employees may enter into private work as long as notice is given.

There you go then.

CMB

It's not that simple. My homehelp may decline.

Cartini

CMB said:

Cartini said:

CMB said:

I have had an assesessment, thank you. I don't seem to qualify for carers and I don't want agency carers leaving my home in a mess as I've seen elsewhere. I really like my homehelp, she has adapted to my needs so well. But she is employed by an agency and so VAT is charged. I would like to ask her to make a private arrangement, but I am not ready to ask her yet.

If she is working through an agency, I doubt she will be able to do private work. But, as the saying goes, nothing ventured nothing gained.

The agreement I have says that employees may enter into private work as long as notice is given.

There you go then.

CMB said:

It's not that simple. My homehelp may decline.

As I said earlier - nothing ventured nothing gained. You`ll only know / find out by asking.

poppy123456

CMB said:

It's not that simple. My homehelp may decline.

Well if you don't ask then you'll never know. They can only say yes or no.

durhamjaide2001

poppy123456 said:

CMB said:

It's not that simple. My homehelp may decline.

Well if you don't ask then you'll never know. They can only say yes or no.

Exactly

CMB

I need to know her much more. We get on very well, but I have had a year of being let down and stolen from. I would like to know if SCOPE if campaign for VAT relief without decisions made for me. Thank you for your kindness

durhamjaide2001

CMB said:

I need to know her much more. We get on very well, but I have had a year of being let down and stolen from. I would like to know if SCOPE if campaign for VAT relief without decisions made for me. Thank you for your kindness

Isn't it awful how some people treat vulnerable people these days.

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