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Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 2 substituted (with application in accordance with reg. 2 of the amending S.I.) by The Employment and Support Allowance (Limited Capability for Work and Limited Capability for Work-Related Activity) (Amendment) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/228), regs. 1(1), 4(1), Sch. 1
(1)Activity | (2) Descriptors | (3)Points | ||
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1. [F2Mobilising unaided by another person with or without a walking stick, manual wheelchair or other aid if such aid is normally, or could reasonably be, worn or used.] | 1 | (a) | Cannot [F3unaided by another person] either: (i) mobilise more than 50 metres on level ground without stopping in order to avoid significant discomfort or exhaustion; or (ii) repeatedly mobilise 50 metres within a reasonable timescale because of significant discomfort or exhaustion. | 15 |
(b) | Cannot [F4unaided by another person] mount or descend two steps F5... even with the support of a handrail. | 9 | ||
(c) | Cannot [F3unaided by another person] either: (i) mobilise more than 100 metres on level ground without stopping in order to avoid significant discomfort or exhaustion; or (ii) repeatedly mobilise 100 metres within a reasonable timescale because of significant discomfort or exhaustion. | 9 | ||
(d) | Cannot [F3unaided by another person] either: (i) mobilise more than 200 metres on level ground without stopping in order to avoid significant discomfort or exhaustion; or (ii) repeatedly mobilise 200 metres within a reasonable timescale because of significant discomfort or exhaustion. | 6 | ||
(e) | None of the above [F6applies]. | 0 | ||
2. Standing and sitting. | 2 | (a) | Cannot move between one seated position and another seated position located next to one another without receiving physical assistance from another person. | 15 |
(b) | Cannot, for the majority of the time, remain at a work station, either: for more than 30 minutes, before needing to move away in order to avoid significant discomfort or exhaustion. | 9 | ||
(c) | Cannot, for the majority of the time, remain at a work station, either: for more than an hour before needing to move away in order to avoid significant discomfort or exhaustion. | 6 | ||
(d) | None of the above apply | 0 | ||
3. Reaching. | 3 | (a) | Cannot raise either arm as if to put something in the top pocket of a coat or jacket. | 15 |
(b) | Cannot raise either arm to top of head as if to put on a hat. | 9 | ||
(c) | Cannot raise either arm above head height as if to reach for something. | 6 | ||
(d) | None of the above apply. | 0 | ||
4. Picking up and moving or transferring by the use of the upper body and arms. | (a) | Cannot pick up and move a 0.5 litre carton full of liquid. | 15 | |
(b) | Cannot pick up and move a one litre carton full of liquid. | 9 | ||
(c) | Cannot transfer a light but bulky object such as an empty cardboard box. | 6 | ||
(d) | None of the above apply. | 0 | ||
5. Manual dexterity. | 5 | (a) | [F9Cannot press a button (such as a telephone keypad) with either hand or cannot turn the pages of a book with either hand.] | 15 |
(b) | Cannot pick up a £1 coin or equivalent with either hand. | 15 | ||
(c) | Cannot use a pen or pencil to make a meaningful mark [F10with either hand]. | 9 | ||
(d) | Cannot use a suitable keyboard or mouse [F11single-handedly]. | 9 | ||
(e) | None of the above [F12applies]. | 0 | ||
6. [F13Making self understood through speaking, writing, typing, or other means which are normally, or could reasonably be, used, unaided by another person.] | 6 | (a) | Cannot convey a simple message, such as the presence of a hazard. | 15 |
(b) | Has significant difficulty conveying a simple message to strangers. | 15 | ||
(c) | Has some difficulty conveying a simple message to strangers. | 6 | ||
(d) | None of the above apply. | 0 | ||
7. [F14Understanding communication by— (i) verbal means (such as hearing or lip reading) alone, (ii) non-verbal means (such as reading 16 point print or Braille) alone, or (iii) a combination of (i) and (ii), using any aid that is normally, or could reasonably be, used, unaided by another person.] | 7 | (a) | Cannot understand a simple message[F15, such as the location of a fire escape,] due to sensory impairment,F16.... | 15 |
(b) | Has significant difficulty understanding a simple message from a stranger due to sensory impairment. | 15 | ||
(c) | Has some difficulty understanding a simple message from a stranger due to sensory impairment. | 6 | ||
(d) | None of the above [F17applies]. | 0 | ||
8. [F18Navigation and maintaining safety, using a guide dog or other aid if either or both are normally, or could reasonably be, used.] | 8 | (a) | Unable to navigate around familiar surroundings, without being accompanied by another person, due to sensory impairment. | 15 |
(b) | Cannot safely complete a potentially hazardous task such as crossing the road, without being accompanied by another person, due to sensory impairment. | 15 | ||
(c) | Unable to navigate around unfamiliar surroundings, without being accompanied by another person, due to sensory impairment. | 9 | ||
(d) | None of the above apply. | 0 | ||
9. [F19Absence or loss of control whilst conscious leading to extensive evacuation of the bowel and/or bladder, other than enuresis (bed-wetting), despite the wearing or use of any aids or adaptations which are normally, or could reasonably be, worn or used.] | 9 | (a) | At least once a month experiences: (i) loss of control leading to extensive evacuation of the bowel and/or voiding of the bladder; or (ii) substantial leakage of the contents of a collecting device sufficient to require cleaning and a change in clothing. | 15 |
(b) | [F20The majority of the time is at risk] of loss of control leading to extensive evacuation of the bowel and/or voiding of the bladder, sufficient to require cleaning and a change in clothing, if not able to reach a toilet quickly. | 6 | ||
(c) | [F21neither of the above applies]. | 0 | ||
10. Consciousness during waking moments. | 10 | (a) | At least once a week, has an involuntary episode of lost or altered consciousness resulting in significantly disrupted awareness or concentration. | 15 |
(b) | At least once a month, has an involuntary episode of lost or altered consciousness resulting in significantly disrupted awareness or concentration. | 6 | ||
(c) | None of the above apply. | 0.] |
Textual Amendments
F2Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 substituted (28.1.2013) by The Employment and Support Allowance (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/3096), regs. 1(1), 5(1)(a) (with reg. 2)
F3Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 para. 1 inserted (29.10.2013) by The Social Security (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 3) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2536), regs. 1(1), 13(32)(a)(i)
F4Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 para. 1 inserted (29.10.2013) by The Social Security (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 3) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2536), regs. 1(1), 13(32)(a)(ii)
F5Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 para. 1 omitted (29.10.2013) by virtue of The Social Security (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 3) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2536), regs. 1(1), 13(32)(a)(ii)
F6Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 para. 1 substituted (29.10.2013) by The Social Security (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 3) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2536), regs. 1(1), 13(32)(a)(iii)
F7Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 inserted (28.1.2013) by The Employment and Support Allowance (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/3096), regs. 1(1), 5(1)(b)(i) (with reg. 2)
F8Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 inserted (28.1.2013) by The Employment and Support Allowance (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/3096), regs. 1(1), 5(1)(b)(ii) (with reg. 2)
F9Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 para. 5 substituted (29.10.2013) by The Social Security (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 3) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2536), regs. 1(1), 13(32)(b)(i)
F10Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 para. 5 inserted (29.10.2013) by The Social Security (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 3) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2536), regs. 1(1), 13(32)(b)(ii)
F11Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 inserted (28.1.2013) by The Employment and Support Allowance (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/3096), regs. 1(1), 5(1)(c) (with reg. 2)
F12Word in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 para. 5 substituted (29.10.2013) by The Social Security (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 3) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2536), regs. 1(1), 13(32)(b)(iii)
F13Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 substituted (28.1.2013) by The Employment and Support Allowance (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/3096), regs. 1(1), 5(1)(d) (with reg. 2)
F14Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 substituted (28.1.2013) by The Employment and Support Allowance (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/3096), regs. 1(1), 5(1)(e) (with reg. 2)
F15Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 para. 7 inserted (29.10.2013) by The Social Security (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 3) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2536), regs. 1(1), 13(32)(c)(i)(aa)
F16Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 para. 7 omitted (29.10.2013) by virtue of The Social Security (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 3) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2536), regs. 1(1), 13(32)(c)(i)(bb)
F17Word in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 para. 7 substituted (29.10.2013) by The Social Security (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 3) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2536), regs. 1(1), 13(32)(c)(ii)
F18Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 substituted (28.1.2013) by The Employment and Support Allowance (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/3096), regs. 1(1), 5(1)(f) (with reg. 2)
F19Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 substituted (28.1.2013) by The Employment and Support Allowance (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/3096), regs. 1(1), 5(1)(g)(i) (with reg. 2)
F20Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 substituted (28.1.2013) by The Employment and Support Allowance (Amendment) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/3096), regs. 1(1), 5(1)(g)(ii) (with reg. 2)
F21Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 para. 9 substituted (29.10.2013) by The Social Security (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 3) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2536), regs. 1(1), 13(32)(d)
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