What is the Care Leavers scheme?
Mid Devon District Council is passionate about supporting and improving the lives of our care leavers.
From 1 April 2023 if you are a care leaver paying Council Tax, we may be able to reduce the amount you will pay.
If you have been in the care of Devon County Council and are leaving care you may be entitled to a reduction in Council Tax until you reach the age of 25.
The amount of reduction you are entitled to may be up to 100% depending on your circumstances.
Who is eligible and what more do I need to know?
Eligible applicants for the care leavers membership must be 16-25yrs old. Applicants must also sign to agree CTAX information can be checked and verified.
You must be the person liable to make Council Tax payments either on your own or jointly with others.
Before making an application for additional support you will need to apply for any other reductions to which you are entitled such as:
- Student discount or exemption – visit our portal to apply
- Single person discount – visit our portal to apply
- Council Tax reduction – visit our portal to find out more and apply
- Severe Mental Impairment (SMI) – visit our portal to apply
If you are a Care Leaver from another area who is Liable for Council Tax please call 01884 255255 or email careleavers@middevon.gov.uk and the team will be happy to discuss the help you need, you’ll also need to give details of the Council (Corporate Parent) under which you are being supported, including their contact details.
Our Care Leavers Policy can be found here
If you have any queries about our Care Leavers Discount please email Careleavers@middevon.gov.uk
As a care leaver you are entitled to free membership to our leisure centres please follow the link below for more details
Welcome To Mid Devon Leisure Homepage – Mid Devon Leisure
Mid Devon District Council works with other local Councils in Devon, Devon County Council, and Young Devon to provide support for care leavers.
Young people can access housing advice through Young Devon: http://www.youngdevon.org
Care leavers can access specific advice on leaving care through Devon Children in Care Council’s website:
What do I do? How do I start?
Pop into any of our centres and our helpful front of house team will be able to assist you with the paperwork.
