I have filled in the forms and am ready for my assessment. I have studied the CBT course and read all the publication thoroughly. What documents do I need to bring to my assesment?

You need to bring:

Become a DVSA assessed CBT motorcycle instructor

Overview

You can apply to the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) to become a DVSA assessed compulsory basic training (CBT) motorcycle instructor.

CBT is a training course that most learner motorcycle and moped riders must take before riding on the road.

Rules for becoming a CBT instructor

To become a DVSA assessed CBT motorcycle instructor you must have a driving licence from either:

Great Britain or Northern Ireland

the EU or EEA - but you must register it
 first

You must also:

be 21 or older

have had a full category A2 or A motorcycle licence for at least 3 years

You’ll have to take a 2-day assessment at a DVSA training and development centre.

When you qualify

When you pass you must work for a motorcycle approved training body (ATB) to be able to:

provide the CBT course to learner riders

train up to 10 instructors at the ATB to also deliver CBT courses (this is known as ‘down-training’)

apply to become a direct access scheme instructor

How to book your assessment

Fill in the application form to book an assessment and send it to the address on the form. There’s no charge for the assessment.

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will contact you to arrange a date after checking your application.

If you cannot go to your assessment

Tell DVSA by email if you cannot attend your assessment.

You must give at least 5 working days’ notice - Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays do not count as working days.

Your approved training body cannot tell DVSA without giving your signature.

Your application will become invalid and will count as an unsuccessful attempt if you do not tell DVSA in enough time.

You’re only allowed 2 unsuccessful attempts before you have to wait a year before applying to take another assessment.

Preparing for the assessment

Study the compulsory basic training (CBT) syllabus before you take the assessment.

Other preparation

You should also study the following official Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) publications:

The Highway Code

Know your traffic signs

Learning to Ride

Riding - the Essential Skills

Theory Test for Motorcyclists

You can buy them from most high street and online book shops.

What to bring to your assessment

You need to bring:

your valid driving licence

your CBT1 card if you have one

a fully taxed, insured and roadworthy motorcycle with a power output of at least 20kW

If you have an EU or EEA licence, you must also bring confirmation of your Great Britain (GB) driver number. You need to register your licence to get a GB driver number.

Your assessment will be cancelled if you do not bring these.

You’re allowed to bring a pen and any notes or training aids to help you.

What the assessment involves

The compulsory basic training (CBT) instructor assessment assesses your ability to:

train learner motorcyclists in the requirements of CBT

train and guide other instructors within an approved training body

There will usually be 2 other instructors taking the assessment at the same time as you.

The DVSA assessor will play the role of a novice rider throughout the assessment.

You’ll be asked to deliver lessons based on the topics being assessed. One or both of the other instructors will act as your supervisor. You’ll then swap the roles of the instructor and supervisor.

Eyesight test

You’ll have to pass an eyesight test before the assessment starts. You’ll have to read a number plate from a distance of:

26.5 metres for vehicles with a new-style number plate

27.5 metres for vehicles with an old-style number plate

New-style number plates start with 2 letters followed by 2 numbers, for example AB51 ABC.

The rest of the assessment will not go ahead if you fail the eyesight test.

Session 1

This session focuses on element A of the CBT syllabus - introduction to CBT.

The DVSA assessor will give you an overview of the assessment.

You’ll then deliver a lesson on the modules within element A of the CBT syllabus. You’re allowed to use notes and training aids. The other candidates will watch your instruction and decide whether it’s valid and achieves the objective.

Session 2

This session focuses on element B of the CBT syllabus - practical on-site training.

You’ll be introduced to the motorcycle that will be used on-site. You should familiarise yourself with it so you can give a controls lesson or basic machine check lesson.

The ‘novice rider’ will act on the instruction you give. The other candidates will watch the instruction you give and decide whether it’s a valid lesson and achieves the objective.

Sessions 3 and 4

These sessions focus on element C of the CBT syllabus - practical on-site riding.

You’ll instruct the ‘novice rider’. The other candidates give a debrief at the end of each lesson.

The roles will be changed several times so you can prove your ability as an instructor and supervisor.

Session 5

This session focuses on element D of the CBT syllabus - practical on-road training.

You’ll give a lesson made up of 3 modules from element D. The other candidates will supervise you, and then the roles will be swapped.

Sessions 6 and 7

These sessions focus on element E of the CBT syllabus - practical on-road riding.

You’ll ride a motorcycle and follow the ‘novice rider’ on the road. You’ll have to:

give instructions

correct any faults that they make

direct them over a route on public roads using radio equipment

You’ll need to use your own motorcycle for sessions 6 and 7.

Your assessment result

You’ll be given your result and a debrief at the end of the assessment by the assessor. You’ll be sent confirmation of your result by post.

Passing the assessment

You’ll be sent more information about how to apply to the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) for registration as a DVSA assessed instructor.

Until you’ve got your registration certificate you are not allowed to:

conduct compulsory basic training (CBT) courses

train any instructors on behalf of your approved training body (ATB)

Failing the assessment

You cannot apply to retake the assessment if you fail it twice within a 12-month period. You’ll have to wait until 1 year after the date of the second assessment before applying again.

Failing if you’re a down-trained instructor

You can continue to give CBT training if you’re a down-trained instructor, but you’ll have to have a standards check at your ATB in the near future.

your valid driving licence

Overview

CBT is a training course that most learner motorcycle and moped riders must take before riding on the road.

Rules for becoming a CBT instructor

To become a DVSA assessed CBT motorcycle instructor you must have a driving licence from either:

Great Britain or Northern Ireland

the EU or EEA - but you must register it
 first

You must also:

be 21 or older

have had a full category A2 or A motorcycle licence for at least 3 years

You’ll have to take a 2-day assessment at a DVSA training and development centre.

When you qualify

When you pass you must work for a motorcycle approved training body (ATB) to be able to:

provide the CBT course to learner riders

train up to 10 instructors at the ATB to also deliver CBT courses (this is known as ‘down-training’)

apply to become a direct access scheme instructor

How to book your assessment

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will contact you to arrange a date after checking your application.

If you cannot go to your assessment

Tell DVSA by email if you cannot attend your assessment.

You must give at least 5 working days’ notice - Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays do not count as working days.

Your approved training body cannot tell DVSA without giving your signature.

Your application will become invalid and will count as an unsuccessful attempt if you do not tell DVSA in enough time.

You’re only allowed 2 unsuccessful attempts before you have to wait a year before applying to take another assessment.

Preparing for the assessment

Study the compulsory basic training (CBT) syllabus before you take the assessment.

Other preparation

You should also study the following official Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) publications:

The Highway Code

Know your traffic signs

Learning to Ride

Riding - the Essential Skills

Theory Test for Motorcyclists

You can buy them from most high street and online book shops.

What to bring to your assessment

You need to bring:

your valid driving licence

your CBT1 card if you have one

a fully taxed, insured and roadworthy motorcycle with a power output of at least 20kW

Your assessment will be cancelled if you do not bring these.

You’re allowed to bring a pen and any notes or training aids to help you.

What the assessment involves

The compulsory basic training (CBT) instructor assessment assesses your ability to:

train learner motorcyclists in the requirements of CBT

train and guide other instructors within an approved training body

There will usually be 2 other instructors taking the assessment at the same time as you.

The DVSA assessor will play the role of a novice rider throughout the assessment.

Eyesight test

26.5 metres for vehicles with a new-style number plate

27.5 metres for vehicles with an old-style number plate

New-style number plates start with 2 letters followed by 2 numbers, for example AB51 ABC.

The rest of the assessment will not go ahead if you fail the eyesight test.

Session 1

This session focuses on element A of the CBT syllabus - introduction to CBT.

The DVSA assessor will give you an overview of the assessment.

Session 2

This session focuses on element B of the CBT syllabus - practical on-site training.

Sessions 3 and 4

These sessions focus on element C of the CBT syllabus - practical on-site riding.

You’ll instruct the ‘novice rider’. The other candidates give a debrief at the end of each lesson.

The roles will be changed several times so you can prove your ability as an instructor and supervisor.

Session 5

This session focuses on element D of the CBT syllabus - practical on-road training.

Sessions 6 and 7

These sessions focus on element E of the CBT syllabus - practical on-road riding.

You’ll ride a motorcycle and follow the ‘novice rider’ on the road. You’ll have to:

give instructions

correct any faults that they make

direct them over a route on public roads using radio equipment

You’ll need to use your own motorcycle for sessions 6 and 7.

Your assessment result

Passing the assessment

Until you’ve got your registration certificate you are not allowed to:

conduct compulsory basic training (CBT) courses

train any instructors on behalf of your approved training body (ATB)

Failing the assessment

Failing if you’re a down-trained instructor

your CBT1 card if you have one

Overview

CBT is a training course that most learner motorcycle and moped riders must take before riding on the road.

Rules for becoming a CBT instructor

To become a DVSA assessed CBT motorcycle instructor you must have a driving licence from either:

Great Britain or Northern Ireland

the EU or EEA - but you must register it
 first

You must also:

be 21 or older

have had a full category A2 or A motorcycle licence for at least 3 years

You’ll have to take a 2-day assessment at a DVSA training and development centre.

When you qualify

When you pass you must work for a motorcycle approved training body (ATB) to be able to:

provide the CBT course to learner riders

train up to 10 instructors at the ATB to also deliver CBT courses (this is known as ‘down-training’)

apply to become a direct access scheme instructor

How to book your assessment

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will contact you to arrange a date after checking your application.

If you cannot go to your assessment

Tell DVSA by email if you cannot attend your assessment.

You must give at least 5 working days’ notice - Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays do not count as working days.

Your approved training body cannot tell DVSA without giving your signature.

Your application will become invalid and will count as an unsuccessful attempt if you do not tell DVSA in enough time.

You’re only allowed 2 unsuccessful attempts before you have to wait a year before applying to take another assessment.

Preparing for the assessment

Study the compulsory basic training (CBT) syllabus before you take the assessment.

Other preparation

You should also study the following official Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) publications:

The Highway Code

Know your traffic signs

Learning to Ride

Riding - the Essential Skills

Theory Test for Motorcyclists

You can buy them from most high street and online book shops.

What to bring to your assessment

You need to bring:

your valid driving licence

your CBT1 card if you have one

a fully taxed, insured and roadworthy motorcycle with a power output of at least 20kW

Your assessment will be cancelled if you do not bring these.

You’re allowed to bring a pen and any notes or training aids to help you.

What the assessment involves

The compulsory basic training (CBT) instructor assessment assesses your ability to:

train learner motorcyclists in the requirements of CBT

train and guide other instructors within an approved training body

There will usually be 2 other instructors taking the assessment at the same time as you.

The DVSA assessor will play the role of a novice rider throughout the assessment.

Eyesight test

26.5 metres for vehicles with a new-style number plate

27.5 metres for vehicles with an old-style number plate

New-style number plates start with 2 letters followed by 2 numbers, for example AB51 ABC.

The rest of the assessment will not go ahead if you fail the eyesight test.

Session 1

This session focuses on element A of the CBT syllabus - introduction to CBT.

The DVSA assessor will give you an overview of the assessment.

Session 2

This session focuses on element B of the CBT syllabus - practical on-site training.

Sessions 3 and 4

These sessions focus on element C of the CBT syllabus - practical on-site riding.

You’ll instruct the ‘novice rider’. The other candidates give a debrief at the end of each lesson.

The roles will be changed several times so you can prove your ability as an instructor and supervisor.

Session 5

This session focuses on element D of the CBT syllabus - practical on-road training.

Sessions 6 and 7

These sessions focus on element E of the CBT syllabus - practical on-road riding.

You’ll ride a motorcycle and follow the ‘novice rider’ on the road. You’ll have to:

give instructions

correct any faults that they make

direct them over a route on public roads using radio equipment

You’ll need to use your own motorcycle for sessions 6 and 7.

Your assessment result

Passing the assessment

Until you’ve got your registration certificate you are not allowed to:

conduct compulsory basic training (CBT) courses

train any instructors on behalf of your approved training body (ATB)

Failing the assessment

Failing if you’re a down-trained instructor

a fully taxed, insured and roadworthy motorcycle with a power output of at least 20kW

Overview

CBT is a training course that most learner motorcycle and moped riders must take before riding on the road.

Rules for becoming a CBT instructor

To become a DVSA assessed CBT motorcycle instructor you must have a driving licence from either:

Great Britain or Northern Ireland

the EU or EEA - but you must register it
 first

You must also:

be 21 or older

have had a full category A2 or A motorcycle licence for at least 3 years

You’ll have to take a 2-day assessment at a DVSA training and development centre.

When you qualify

When you pass you must work for a motorcycle approved training body (ATB) to be able to:

provide the CBT course to learner riders

train up to 10 instructors at the ATB to also deliver CBT courses (this is known as ‘down-training’)

apply to become a direct access scheme instructor

How to book your assessment

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will contact you to arrange a date after checking your application.

If you cannot go to your assessment

Tell DVSA by email if you cannot attend your assessment.

You must give at least 5 working days’ notice - Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays do not count as working days.

Your approved training body cannot tell DVSA without giving your signature.

Your application will become invalid and will count as an unsuccessful attempt if you do not tell DVSA in enough time.

You’re only allowed 2 unsuccessful attempts before you have to wait a year before applying to take another assessment.

Preparing for the assessment

Study the compulsory basic training (CBT) syllabus before you take the assessment.

Other preparation

You should also study the following official Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) publications:

The Highway Code

Know your traffic signs

Learning to Ride

Riding - the Essential Skills

Theory Test for Motorcyclists

You can buy them from most high street and online book shops.

What to bring to your assessment

You need to bring:

your valid driving licence

your CBT1 card if you have one

a fully taxed, insured and roadworthy motorcycle with a power output of at least 20kW

Your assessment will be cancelled if you do not bring these.

You’re allowed to bring a pen and any notes or training aids to help you.

What the assessment involves

The compulsory basic training (CBT) instructor assessment assesses your ability to:

train learner motorcyclists in the requirements of CBT

train and guide other instructors within an approved training body

There will usually be 2 other instructors taking the assessment at the same time as you.

The DVSA assessor will play the role of a novice rider throughout the assessment.

Eyesight test

You’ll have to pass an eyesight test before the assessment starts. You’ll have to read a number plate from a distance of:

26.5 metres for vehicles with a new-style number plate

27.5 metres for vehicles with an old-style number plate

New-style number plates start with 2 letters followed by 2 numbers, for example AB51 ABC.

The rest of the assessment will not go ahead if you fail the eyesight test.

Session 1

This session focuses on element A of the CBT syllabus - introduction to CBT.

The DVSA assessor will give you an overview of the assessment.

Session 2

This session focuses on element B of the CBT syllabus - practical on-site training.

Sessions 3 and 4

These sessions focus on element C of the CBT syllabus - practical on-site riding.

You’ll instruct the ‘novice rider’. The other candidates give a debrief at the end of each lesson.

The roles will be changed several times so you can prove your ability as an instructor and supervisor.

Session 5

This session focuses on element D of the CBT syllabus - practical on-road training.

Sessions 6 and 7

These sessions focus on element E of the CBT syllabus - practical on-road riding.

You’ll ride a motorcycle and follow the ‘novice rider’ on the road. You’ll have to:

give instructions

correct any faults that they make

direct them over a route on public roads using radio equipment

You’ll need to use your own motorcycle for sessions 6 and 7.

Your assessment result

Passing the assessment

Until you’ve got your registration certificate you are not allowed to:

conduct compulsory basic training (CBT) courses

train any instructors on behalf of your approved training body (ATB)

Failing the assessment

Failing if you’re a down-trained instructor

Overview

CBT is a training course that most learner motorcycle and moped riders must take before riding on the road.

Rules for becoming a CBT instructor

To become a DVSA assessed CBT motorcycle instructor you must have a driving licence from either:

Great Britain or Northern Ireland

the EU or EEA - but you must register it
 first

You must also:

be 21 or older

have had a full category A2 or A motorcycle licence for at least 3 years

You’ll have to take a 2-day assessment at a DVSA training and development centre.

When you qualify

When you pass you must work for a motorcycle approved training body (ATB) to be able to:

provide the CBT course to learner riders

train up to 10 instructors at the ATB to also deliver CBT courses (this is known as ‘down-training’)

apply to become a direct access scheme instructor

How to book your assessment

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will contact you to arrange a date after checking your application.

If you cannot go to your assessment

Tell DVSA by email if you cannot attend your assessment.

You must give at least 5 working days’ notice - Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays do not count as working days.

Your approved training body cannot tell DVSA without giving your signature.

Your application will become invalid and will count as an unsuccessful attempt if you do not tell DVSA in enough time.

You’re only allowed 2 unsuccessful attempts before you have to wait a year before applying to take another assessment.

Preparing for the assessment

Study the compulsory basic training (CBT) syllabus before you take the assessment.

Other preparation

You should also study the following official Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) publications:

The Highway Code

Know your traffic signs

Learning to Ride

Riding - the Essential Skills

Theory Test for Motorcyclists

You can buy them from most high street and online book shops.

What to bring to your assessment

You need to bring:

your valid driving licence

your CBT1 card if you have one

a fully taxed, insured and roadworthy motorcycle with a power output of at least 20kW

Your assessment will be cancelled if you do not bring these.

You’re allowed to bring a pen and any notes or training aids to help you.

What the assessment involves

The compulsory basic training (CBT) instructor assessment assesses your ability to:

train learner motorcyclists in the requirements of CBT

train and guide other instructors within an approved training body

There will usually be 2 other instructors taking the assessment at the same time as you.

The DVSA assessor will play the role of a novice rider throughout the assessment.

Eyesight test

You’ll have to pass an eyesight test before the assessment starts. You’ll have to read a number plate from a distance of:

26.5 metres for vehicles with a new-style number plate

27.5 metres for vehicles with an old-style number plate

New-style number plates start with 2 letters followed by 2 numbers, for example AB51 ABC.

The rest of the assessment will not go ahead if you fail the eyesight test.

Session 1

This session focuses on element A of the CBT syllabus - introduction to CBT.

The DVSA assessor will give you an overview of the assessment.

Session 2

This session focuses on element B of the CBT syllabus - practical on-site training.

Sessions 3 and 4

These sessions focus on element C of the CBT syllabus - practical on-site riding.

You’ll instruct the ‘novice rider’. The other candidates give a debrief at the end of each lesson.

The roles will be changed several times so you can prove your ability as an instructor and supervisor.

Session 5

This session focuses on element D of the CBT syllabus - practical on-road training.

Sessions 6 and 7

These sessions focus on element E of the CBT syllabus - practical on-road riding.

You’ll ride a motorcycle and follow the ‘novice rider’ on the road. You’ll have to:

give instructions

correct any faults that they make

direct them over a route on public roads using radio equipment

You’ll need to use your own motorcycle for sessions 6 and 7.

Your assessment result

Passing the assessment

Until you’ve got your registration certificate you are not allowed to:

conduct compulsory basic training (CBT) courses

train any instructors on behalf of your approved training body (ATB)

Failing the assessment

Failing if you’re a down-trained instructor


I wish to claim the cost of an appeal I made on planning . The local council officers involved in serving me with an enforcement notice did not turn up in the Appeal hearing . This led to the adjournment of the case and has cost me a lot of expenses and time. When is the deadline i can claim the cost?

The deadline depends on whether your appeal will be decided:

Claim planning appeal costs

Overview

You can claim costs if someone involved in your planning appeal behaves unreasonably and costs you money.

You make a claim for an ‘award of costs’ to the Planning Inspectorate. If you’re successful, you’ll have to reach an agreement with the other party about how much they pay.

You can be asked to pay costs if you behave unreasonably during your own appeal. The Planning Inspectorate can do this even if nobody’s claiming costs against you.

Deadline to claim for costs

at a hearing or inquiry - apply before it closes

in writing - apply when you appeal for householder, commercial and tree preservation orders, or before the final comments stage for anything else

The deadline is different for claims about:

a site visit (eg someone didn’t attend) - apply within 7 days

a withdrawn appeal or enforcement notice - apply within 4 weeks

When to claim

You may be able to claim costs if someone involved in your appeal behaves unreasonably and costs you money. This includes if they:

fail to co-operate with you or others

miss deadlines

fail to turn up to a site visit, hearing or inquiry

gave information that was wrong or declared after the deadline

What costs you can claim

You can claim for costs directly related to your appeal, for example:

time preparing for an appeal

attending a hearing or inquiry

the use of consultants to provide detailed technical advice

witnesses if you need to pay them

You can’t claim for costs relating to your original planning application.

How to claim

Claim for costs by filling in the claim form. Return it to the address on the form.

Alternatively, you can send a letter to the Planning Inspectorate. Include why you think someone has behaved unreasonably and how this has cost you money.

After you claim

The Planning Inspectorate will consider your claim. The party being asked to pay will have an opportunity to respond in writing.

If you’re successful, you’ll be given either:

a full award - you can recover all your costs including the cost of claiming

a partial award - you can only recover some costs

The award doesn’t tell you how much you should get. It’s your responsibility to prove to the other party how much you’ve spent on the appeal.

If they won’t pay

You can make a court claim for money if the other party won’t pay.

Claim planning appeal costs

Overview

Deadline to claim for costs

When to claim

fail to co-operate with you or others

miss deadlines

What costs you can claim

time preparing for an appeal

attending a hearing or inquiry

witnesses if you need to pay them

How to claim

After you claim

If they won’t pay


I am 41, registered blind with my local council and live in England in a home which I share with my wife, who works part-time to provide for us. Can I claim Blind Person's Allowance, and then transfer it to my wife so that she can claim it against her taxes?

You can transfer your Blind Person’s Allowance to your spouse or civil partner if you do not pay tax or earn enough to use all of your allowance.

Blind Person's Allowance

Overview

Blind Person’s Allowance is an extra amount of tax-free allowance.

It means you can earn more before you start paying Income Tax.

What you'll get

Blind Person’s Allowance is added to your yearly Personal Allowance - the amount of money you can earn before you start paying Income Tax.

Tax year | Blind Person’s Allowance

2021 to 2022 | £2,520

2020 to 2021 | £2,500

If you and your spouse or civil partner are both eligible, you’ll each get an allowance.

Previous tax years

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) publishes tables with tax rates that include Blind Person’s Allowance for current and past tax years.

Eligibility

England and Wales

You can claim Blind Person’s Allowance if both of the following apply:

you’re registered with your local council as blind or severely sight impaired

you have a certificate that says you’re blind or severely sight impaired (or a similar document from your doctor)

Scotland and Northern Ireland

you cannot do work for which eyesight is essential

How to claim

Contact HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to claim.

Transfer your allowance

You can transfer your Blind Person’s Allowance to your spouse or civil partner if you do not pay tax or cannot use all of it.

You can do this:

if you’re married or in a civil partnership

if you’re living with your spouse or civil partner

whether or not your spouse or civil partner is blind

You can still transfer your allowance if you’re unable to live with your spouse or civil partner because of:

illness or old age, for example where your spouse or partner is in residential care

working away from home

an armed forces posting

being in prison

training or education

How to transfer your allowance

To transfer your allowance to a spouse or civil partner, use form 575 or call HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

You’ll also get the option to transfer any Married Couple’s Allowance.

If you’re making a claim to get tax back on savings and investment interest using form R40 you can also ask for a copy of form 575 by ticking the appropriate box.

Get the form in another format

Contact HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) if you need the form in a different format, for example Braille.

Blind Person's Allowance

Overview

Blind Person’s Allowance is an extra amount of tax-free allowance.

It means you can earn more before you start paying Income Tax.

What you'll get

Tax year | Blind Person’s Allowance

2021 to 2022 | £2,520

2020 to 2021 | £2,500

If you and your spouse or civil partner are both eligible, you’ll each get an allowance.

Previous tax years

Eligibility

England and Wales

You can claim Blind Person’s Allowance if both of the following apply:

you’re registered with your local council as blind or severely sight impaired

Scotland and Northern Ireland

you cannot do work for which eyesight is essential

How to claim

Contact HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to claim.

Transfer your allowance

You can do this:

if you’re married or in a civil partnership

if you’re living with your spouse or civil partner

whether or not your spouse or civil partner is blind

illness or old age, for example where your spouse or partner is in residential care

working away from home

an armed forces posting

being in prison

training or education

How to transfer your allowance

You’ll also get the option to transfer any Married Couple’s Allowance.

Get the form in another format

Contact HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) if you need the form in a different format, for example Braille.

Blind Person's Allowance

Overview

Blind Person’s Allowance is an extra amount of tax-free allowance.

It means you can earn more before you start paying Income Tax.

What you'll get

Tax year | Blind Person’s Allowance

2021 to 2022 | £2,520

2020 to 2021 | £2,500

If you and your spouse or civil partner are both eligible, you’ll each get an allowance.

Previous tax years

Eligibility

England and Wales

You can claim Blind Person’s Allowance if both of the following apply:

you’re registered with your local council as blind or severely sight impaired

Scotland and Northern Ireland

you cannot do work for which eyesight is essential

How to claim

Contact HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to claim.

Transfer your allowance

You can do this:

if you’re married or in a civil partnership

if you’re living with your spouse or civil partner

whether or not your spouse or civil partner is blind

illness or old age, for example where your spouse or partner is in residential care

working away from home

an armed forces posting

being in prison

training or education

How to transfer your allowance

You’ll also get the option to transfer any Married Couple’s Allowance.

Get the form in another format

Contact HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) if you need the form in a different format, for example Braille.

Blind Person's Allowance

Overview

Blind Person’s Allowance is an extra amount of tax-free allowance.

It means you can earn more before you start paying Income Tax.

What you'll get

Tax year | Blind Person’s Allowance

2021 to 2022 | £2,520

2020 to 2021 | £2,500

If you and your spouse or civil partner are both eligible, you’ll each get an allowance.

Previous tax years

Eligibility

England and Wales

You can claim Blind Person’s Allowance if both of the following apply:

you’re registered with your local council as blind or severely sight impaired

Scotland and Northern Ireland

you cannot do work for which eyesight is essential

How to claim

Contact HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to claim.

Transfer your allowance

You can do this:

if you’re married or in a civil partnership

if you’re living with your spouse or civil partner

whether or not your spouse or civil partner is blind

illness or old age, for example where your spouse or partner is in residential care

working away from home

an armed forces posting

being in prison

training or education

How to transfer your allowance

You’ll also get the option to transfer any Married Couple’s Allowance.

Get the form in another format

Contact HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) if you need the form in a different format, for example Braille.

Blind Person's Allowance

Overview

Blind Person’s Allowance is an extra amount of tax-free allowance.

It means you can earn more before you start paying Income Tax.

What you'll get

Tax year | Blind Person’s Allowance

2021 to 2022 | £2,520

2020 to 2021 | £2,500

If you and your spouse or civil partner are both eligible, you’ll each get an allowance.

Previous tax years

Eligibility

England and Wales

You can claim Blind Person’s Allowance if both of the following apply:

you’re registered with your local council as blind or severely sight impaired

Scotland and Northern Ireland

you cannot do work for which eyesight is essential

How to claim

Contact HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to claim.

Transfer your allowance

You can do this:

if you’re married or in a civil partnership

if you’re living with your spouse or civil partner

whether or not your spouse or civil partner is blind

illness or old age, for example where your spouse or partner is in residential care

working away from home

an armed forces posting

being in prison

training or education

How to transfer your allowance

You’ll also get the option to transfer any Married Couple’s Allowance.

Get the form in another format

Contact HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) if you need the form in a different format, for example Braille.

You can do this:

Blind Person's Allowance

Overview

Blind Person’s Allowance is an extra amount of tax-free allowance.

It means you can earn more before you start paying Income Tax.

What you'll get

Tax year | Blind Person’s Allowance

2021 to 2022 | £2,520

2020 to 2021 | £2,500

If you and your spouse or civil partner are both eligible, you’ll each get an allowance.

Previous tax years

Eligibility

England and Wales

You can claim Blind Person’s Allowance if both of the following apply:

you’re registered with your local council as blind or severely sight impaired

Scotland and Northern Ireland

you cannot do work for which eyesight is essential

How to claim

Contact HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to claim.

Transfer your allowance

You can do this:

if you’re married or in a civil partnership

if you’re living with your spouse or civil partner

whether or not your spouse or civil partner is blind

You can still transfer your allowance if you’re unable to live with your spouse or civil partner because of:

illness or old age, for example where your spouse or partner is in residential care

working away from home

an armed forces posting

being in prison

training or education

How to transfer your allowance

To transfer your allowance to a spouse or civil partner, use form 575 or call HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

You’ll also get the option to transfer any Married Couple’s Allowance.

Get the form in another format

Contact HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) if you need the form in a different format, for example Braille.

Blind Person's Allowance

Overview

Blind Person’s Allowance is an extra amount of tax-free allowance.

It means you can earn more before you start paying Income Tax.

What you'll get

Tax year | Blind Person’s Allowance

2021 to 2022 | £2,520

2020 to 2021 | £2,500

If you and your spouse or civil partner are both eligible, you’ll each get an allowance.

Previous tax years

Eligibility

England and Wales

You can claim Blind Person’s Allowance if both of the following apply:

you’re registered with your local council as blind or severely sight impaired

Scotland and Northern Ireland

you cannot do work for which eyesight is essential

How to claim

Contact HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to claim.

Transfer your allowance

You can do this:

if you’re married or in a civil partnership

if you’re living with your spouse or civil partner

whether or not your spouse or civil partner is blind

You can still transfer your allowance if you’re unable to live with your spouse or civil partner because of:

illness or old age, for example where your spouse or partner is in residential care

working away from home

an armed forces posting

being in prison

training or education

How to transfer your allowance

To transfer your allowance to a spouse or civil partner, use form 575 or call HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

You’ll also get the option to transfer any Married Couple’s Allowance.

Get the form in another format

Contact HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) if you need the form in a different format, for example Braille.

Blind Person's Allowance

Overview

Blind Person’s Allowance is an extra amount of tax-free allowance.

It means you can earn more before you start paying Income Tax.

What you'll get

Tax year | Blind Person’s Allowance

2021 to 2022 | £2,520

2020 to 2021 | £2,500

If you and your spouse or civil partner are both eligible, you’ll each get an allowance.

Previous tax years

Eligibility

England and Wales

You can claim Blind Person’s Allowance if both of the following apply:

you’re registered with your local council as blind or severely sight impaired

Scotland and Northern Ireland

you cannot do work for which eyesight is essential

How to claim

Contact HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to claim.

Transfer your allowance

You can do this:

if you’re married or in a civil partnership

if you’re living with your spouse or civil partner

whether or not your spouse or civil partner is blind

You can still transfer your allowance if you’re unable to live with your spouse or civil partner because of:

illness or old age, for example where your spouse or partner is in residential care

working away from home

an armed forces posting

being in prison

training or education

How to transfer your allowance

To transfer your allowance to a spouse or civil partner, use form 575 or call HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

You’ll also get the option to transfer any Married Couple’s Allowance.

Get the form in another format

Contact HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) if you need the form in a different format, for example Braille.

Blind Person's Allowance

Overview

Blind Person’s Allowance is an extra amount of tax-free allowance.

It means you can earn more before you start paying Income Tax.

What you'll get

Tax year | Blind Person’s Allowance

2021 to 2022 | £2,520

2020 to 2021 | £2,500

If you and your spouse or civil partner are both eligible, you’ll each get an allowance.

Previous tax years

Eligibility

England and Wales

You can claim Blind Person’s Allowance if both of the following apply:

you’re registered with your local council as blind or severely sight impaired

Scotland and Northern Ireland

you cannot do work for which eyesight is essential

How to claim

Contact HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to claim.

Transfer your allowance

You can do this:

if you’re married or in a civil partnership

if you’re living with your spouse or civil partner

whether or not your spouse or civil partner is blind

You can still transfer your allowance if you’re unable to live with your spouse or civil partner because of:

illness or old age, for example where your spouse or partner is in residential care

working away from home

an armed forces posting

being in prison

training or education

How to transfer your allowance

To transfer your allowance to a spouse or civil partner, use form 575 or call HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

You’ll also get the option to transfer any Married Couple’s Allowance.

Get the form in another format

Contact HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) if you need the form in a different format, for example Braille.