F3SCHEDULE 2ASSESSMENT OF WHETHER A CLAIMANT HAS LIMITED CAPABILITY FOR WORK
Part 1Physical disabilities
Words 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)
Words 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)
Words 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)
Words 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)
Words 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)
Words 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)
Words 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)
Words 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)
Words 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)
Words 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)
Word 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)
Words 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)
Words 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)
Words 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)
Words 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)
Word 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)
Words 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)
Words 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)
Words 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)
Words 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)
(1)Activity | (2) Descriptors | (3)Points | ||
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1. F14Mobilising 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 F16unaided by another person either:
| 15 |
(b) | Cannot F20unaided by another person mount or descend two steps F13... even with the support of a handrail. | 9 | ||
(c) | Cannot F16unaided by another person either:
| 9 | ||
(d) | Cannot F16unaided by another person either:
| 6 | ||
(e) | None of the above F9applies. | 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) | F7Cannot 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 F5with either hand. | 9 | ||
(d) | Cannot use a suitable keyboard or mouse F6single-handedly. | 9 | ||
(e) | None of the above F12applies. | 0 | ||
6. F1Making 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. F21Understanding communication by—
using any aid that is normally, or could reasonably be, used, unaided by another person. | 7 | (a) | Cannot understand a simple messageF17, such as the location of a fire escape, due to sensory impairment,F2.... | 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 F19applies. | 0 | ||
8. F11Navigation 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. F4Absence 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:
sufficient to require cleaning and a change in clothing. | 15 |
(b) | F10The 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) | F8neither 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. |
Sch. 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