Regulation 7 Mobility requirements: lower rate mobility component

An individual is entitled to the mobility component at the lower rate (see regulation 29(2)(a)) if the individual satisfies the condition set out in paragraph (2).

The condition referred to in paragraph (1) is that the individual, though able to walk, cannot move around outdoors without requiring guidance or supervision from another person most of the time as a result of a physical or mental impairment.

When determining whether the individual satisfies the condition in paragraph (2), no account is to be taken of any ability which the individual has to use routes with which they are familiar, without guidance or supervision from another person.

An individual who satisfies or is likely to satisfy the condition set out in paragraph (2) is not entitled to the lower rate of the mobility component unless—

In this regulation—

• “guidance” means direction or leading by physical means or verbal suggestion or persuasion,

• “supervision” means the precautionary or anticipatory presence of another person to monitor an individual’s physical, mental or emotional health including monitoring for obstacles or dangerous places or situations.