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Regulations 6(1)(b), 24
(1) | (2) | (3) |
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Activity | Descriptor | Points |
1. Walking on level ground with a walking stick or other aid if such aid is normally used. | 1.—(a) Cannot walk at all. | 15 |
(b)Cannot walk more than a few steps without stopping or severe discomfort. | 15 | |
(c)Cannot walk more than 50 metres without stopping or severe discomfort. | 15 | |
(d)Cannot walk more than 200 metres without stopping or severe discomfort. | 7 | |
(e)Cannot walk more than 400 metres without stopping or severe discomfort. | 3 | |
(f)Cannot walk more than 800 metres without stopping or severe discomfort. | 0 | |
(g)No walking problem. | 0 | |
2. Walking up and down stairs. | 2.—(a) Cannot walk up and down one stair. | 15 |
(b)Cannot walk up and down a flight of 12stairs. | 15 | |
(c)Cannot walk up and down a flight of 12 stairs without holding on and taking a rest. | 7 | |
(d)Cannot walk up and down a flight of 12 stairs without holding on. | 3 | |
(e)Can only walk up and down a flight of 12 stairs if he goes sideways or one step at a time. | 3 | |
(f)No problem in walking up and down stairs. | 0 | |
3. Sitting in an upright chair with a back, but no arms. | 3.—(a) Cannot sit comfortably. | 15 |
(b)Cannot sit comfortably for more than IO minutes without having to move from the chair. | 15 | |
(c)Cannot sit comfortably for more than 30 minutes without having to move from the chair. | 7 | |
(d)Cannot sit comfortably for more than 1 hour without having to move from the chair. | 3 | |
(e)Cannot sit comfortably for more than 2 hours without having to move from the chair. | 0 | |
(f)No problem with sitting. | 0 | |
4. Standing without the support of another person or the use of an aid except a walking stick. | 4.—(a) Cannot stand unassisted. | 15 |
(b)Cannot stand for more than a minute before needing to sit down. | 15 | |
(c)Cannot stand for more than IO minutes before needing to sit down. | 15 | |
(d)Cannot stand for more than 30 minutes before needing to sit down. | 7 | |
(e)Cannot stand for more than IO minutes before needing to move around. | 7 | |
(f)Cannot stand for more than 30 minutes before needing to move around. | 3 | |
(g)No problem standing. | 0 | |
5. Rising from sitting in an upright chair with a back but no arms without the help of another person. | 5.—(a) Cannot rise from sitting to standing. | 15 |
(b)Cannot rise from sitting to standing without holding on to something. | 7 | |
(c)Sometimes cannot rise from sitting to standing without holding on to something. | 3 | |
(d)No problem with rising from sitting to standing. | 0 | |
6. Bending and kneeling. | 6.—(a) Cannot bend to touch his knees and straighten up again. | 15 |
(b)Cannot bend or kneel as if to pick up a piece of paper from the floor and straighten up again. | 15 | |
(c)Sometimes cannot bend or kneel as if to pick up a piece of paper from the floor and straighten up again. | 3 | |
(d)No problem with bending and kneeling. | 0 | |
7. Manual dexterity. | 7.—(a) Cannot turn the pages of a book with either hand. | 15 |
(b)Cannot turn a tap or control knobs on a cooker with either hand. | 15 | |
(c)Cannot pick up a coin which is 2.5 centimetres or less in diameter with either hand. | 15 | |
(d)Cannot use a pen or pencil. | 15 | |
(e)Cannot tie a bow in laces or string. | 10 | |
(f)Cannot turn a tap or control knobs on a cooker with one hand. | 6 | |
(g)Cannot pick up a coin which is 2.5 centimetres or less in diameter with one hand. | 6 | |
(h)No problem with manual dexterity. | 0 | |
8. Lifting and carrying. | 8.—(a) Cannot pick up a paperback book with either hand. | 15 |
(b)Cannot pick up and carry a 0. 5 litre carton of milk with either hand. | 15 | |
(c)Cannot pick up and pour from a full saucepan or kettle of 1.7 litre capacity with either hand. | 15 | |
(d)Cannot pick up and carry a 2.5 kilogramme bag of potatoes with either hand. | 8 | |
(e)Cannot pick up and carry a 0. 5 litre carton of milk with one hand. | 6 | |
(f)Cannot pick up and carry a 2.5 kilogramme bag of potatoes with one hand. | 0 | |
(g)No problem with lifting and carrying. | 0 | |
9. Reaching. | 9.—(a) Cannot raise either arm to put something in the top pocket of a coat or jacket. | 15 |
(b)Cannot raise either arm to his head to put on a hat. | 15 | |
(c)Cannot put either arm behind his back to put on a coat or jacket. | 15 | |
(d)Cannot raise either arm above his head to reach for something. | 15 | |
(e)Cannot raise one arm to his head to put on a hat. | 6 | |
(f)Cannot raise one arm above his head to reach for something. | 0 | |
(g)No problem with reaching. | 0 | |
10. Speech. | 10.—(a) Cannot speak. | 15 |
(b)Speech cannot be understood by family or friends. | 15 | |
(c)Speech cannot be understood by strangers. | 15 | |
(d)Strangers have great difficulty understanding speech. | 10 | |
(e)Strangers have some difficulty understanding speech. | 8 | |
(f)No problem with speech. | 0 | |
11. Hearing with a hearing aid or other aid if normally worn. | 11.—(a) Cannot hear sounds at all. | 15 |
(b)Cannot hear well enough to follow a television programme with the volume turned up. | 15 | |
(c)Cannot hear well enough to understand someone, talking in a loud voice in a quiet room. | 15 | |
(d)Cannot hear well enough to understand someone talking in a normal voice in a quiet room. | 10 | |
(e)Cannot hear well enough to understand someone talking in a normal voice on a busy street. | 8 | |
(f)No problem with hearing. | 0 | |
12. Vision in normal daylight or bright electric light with glasses or other aid to vision if such aid is normally worn. | 12.—(a) Cannot tell light from dark. | 15 |
(b)Cannot see the shape of furniture in the room. | 15 | |
(c)Cannot see well enough to read 16 point print at a distance greater than 20 centimetres. | 15 | |
(d)Cannot see well enough to recognise a friend across the room. | 12 | |
(e)Cannot see well enough to recognise a friend across the road. | 8 | |
(f)No problem with vision. | 0 | |
13. Continence. | 13.—(a) No voluntary control over bowels. | 15 |
(b)No voluntary control over bladder. | 15 | |
(c)Loses control of bowels at least once a week. | 15 | |
(d)Loses control of bowels at least once a month. | 15 | |
(e)Loses control of bowels occasionally. | 9 | |
(f)Loses control of bladder at least once a month. | 3 | |
(g)Loses control of bladder occasionally. | 0 | |
(h)No problem with continence. | 0 | |
14. Remaining conscious other than for normal periods of sleep. | 14.—(a) Has an involuntary episode of lost or altered consciousness at least once a day. | 15 |
(b)Has an involuntary episode of lost or altered consciousness at least once a week. | 15 | |
(c)Has an involuntary episode of lost or altered consciousness at least once a month. | 15 | |
(d)Has had an involuntary episode of lost or altered consciousness at least twice in the 6 months before the day in respect of which it falls to be determined whether he is incapable of work for the purposes of entitlement to any benefit, allowance or advantage. | 12 | |
(e)Has had an involuntary episode of lost or altered consciousness once in the 6 months before the day in respect of which it falls to be determined whether he is incapable of work for the purposes of entitlement to any benefit, allowance or advantage. | 8 | |
(f)Has had an involuntary episode of lost or altered consciousness once in the 3 years before the day in respect of which it falls to be determined whether he is incapable of work for the purposes of entitlement to any benefit, allowance or advantage. | 0 | |
(g)No problem with consciousness. | 0 |
(1) | (2) | (3) |
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Activity | Descriptor | Points |
15. Completion of tasks | 15.—(a) Cannot answer the telephone and reliably take a message. | 2 |
(b)Often sits for hours doing nothing . | 2 | |
(c)Cannot concentrate to read a magazine article or follow a radio programme. | 1 | |
(d)Cannot use a telephone book or other directory to find a number. | 1 | |
(e)Mental condition prevents him from undertaking leisure activities previously enjoyed. | 1 | |
(f)Overlooks or forgets the risk posed by domestic appliances or other common hazards due to poor concentration | 1 | |
(g)Agitation, confusion or forgetfulness has resulted in mishaps or accidents in the 3 months before the day in respect of which it falls to be determined whether he is incapable of work for the purposes of entitlement to any benefit, allowance or advantage | 1 | |
(h)Concentration can only be sustained by prompting. | 1 | |
16. Daily living. | 16.—(a) Needs encouragement to get up and dress. | 2 |
(b)Needs alcohol before midday. | 2 | |
(c)Is frequently distressed at some time of the day due to fluctuation of mood. | 1 | |
(d)Does not care about his appearance and living conditions. | 1 | |
(e)Sleep problems interfere with his daytime activities. | 1 | |
17. Coping with pressure. | 17.—(a) Mental stress was a factor in making him stop work. | 2 |
(b)Frequently feels scared or panicky for no obvious reason. | 2 | |
(c)Avoids carrying out routine activities because he is convinced they will prove too tiring or stressful. | 1 | |
(d)Is unable to cope with changes in daily routine. | 1 | |
(e)Frequently finds there are so many things to do that he gives up because of fatigue, apathy or disinterest. | 1 | |
(f)Is scared or anxious that work would bring back or worsen his illness. | 1 | |
18. Interaction with other people. | 18.—(a) Cannot look after himself without help from others. | 2 |
(b)Gets upset by ordinary events and it results in disruptive behavioural problems. | 2 | |
(c)Mental problems impair ability to communicate with other people. | 1 | |
(d)Gets irritated by things that would not have bothered him before he became ill. | 1 | |
(e)Prefers to be left alone for 6 hours or more each day. | 1 | |
(f)Is too frightened to go out alone. | 1 |