Part 1 PHYSICAL DISABILITIESF1
| (1) | (2) | (3) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Activity | Descriptors | Points | ||
| F21. Mobilising 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. | (a) | Cannot F3unaided by another person either— | 15 | |
| (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. | |||
| (b) | Cannot F4unaided by another person mount or descend two steps F5... even with the support of a handrail. | 9 | ||
| (c) | Cannot unaided by another personeither— | 9 | ||
| (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. | |||
| (d) | Cannot unaided by another person either— | 6 | ||
| (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. | |||
| (e) | None of the above apply. | 0 | ||
| 2. Standing and sitting. | (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— | 9 | ||
| (i) | standing unassisted by another person (even if free to move around), or | |||
| (ii) | sitting (even in an adjustable chair) F6; or a combination of (i) and (ii), , | |||
| for more than 30 minutes, before needing to move away in order to avoid significant discomfort or exhaustion. | ||||
| (c) | Cannot, for the majority of the time, remain at a work station, either— | 6 | ||
| (i) | standing unassisted by another person (even if free to move around), or | |||
| (ii) | sitting (even in an adjustable chair) F7; or a combination of (i) and (ii), , | |||
| for more than an hour before needing to move away in order to avoid significant discomfort or exhaustion. | ||||
| (d) | None of the above apply. | 0 | ||
| 3. Reaching. | (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. | (a) | F8cannot 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 F9with either hand . | 9 | ||
| (d) | Cannot F10single-handedly use a suitable keyboard or mouse. | 9 | ||
| (e) | None of the above F11applies . | 0 | ||
| F126. Making self understood through speaking, writing, typing, or other means which are normally, or could reasonably be, used, unaided by another person. | (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 | ||
| F137. Understanding communication by— (a) verbal means (such as hearing or lip reading) alone, (b) verbal means (such as hearing or lip reading) alone, (c) a combination of (a) and (b), using any aid that is normally, or could reasonably be, used, unaided by another person. | (a) | Cannot understand a simple message F14, such as the location of a fire escape, due to sensory impairment, F15... | 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 F16applies . | 0 | ||
| F178. Navigation and maintaining safety, using a guide dog or other aid if either or both are normally, or could reasonably be, used. | (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 | ||
| F189. Absence 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. | (a) | At least once a month experiences— | 15 | |
| (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. | ||||
| (b) | At risk F19The 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) | F20Neither of the above applies . | 0 | ||
| 10. Consciousness during waking moments. | (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 F21applies . | 0 | ||
Annotations
Textual amendments
- F1
Sch. 2 substituted (with application in accordance with reg. 2 of the amending Rule) by The Employment and Support Allowance (Limited Capability for Work and Limited Capability for Work-related Activity) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2011 (S.R. 2011/76), regs. 1(1), 3(5), Sch. 1
- F2
Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 substituted (with application in accordance with reg. 2 of the amending Rule) by The Employment and Support Allowance (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2013 (S.R. 2013/2), regs. 1(1), 5(1)(a) (with reg. 2)
- F3
Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 inserted (29.10.2013) by The Social Security (Miscellaneous Amendments No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2013 (S.R. 2013/246), regs. 1(1), 11(29)(a)(i)
- F4
Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 inserted (29.10.2013) by The Social Security (Miscellaneous Amendments No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2013 (S.R. 2013/246), regs. 1(1), 11(29)(a)(ii)(aa)
- F5
Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 omitted (29.10.2013) by virtue of The Social Security (Miscellaneous Amendments No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2013 (S.R. 2013/246), regs. 1(1), 11(29)(a)(ii)(bb)
- F6
Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 inserted (with application in accordance with reg. 2 of the amending Rule) by The Employment and Support Allowance (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2013 (S.R. 2013/2), regs. 1(1), 5(1)(b)(i) (with reg. 2)
- F7
Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 inserted (with application in accordance with reg. 2 of the amending Rule) by The Employment and Support Allowance (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2013 (S.R. 2013/2), regs. 1(1), 5(1)(b)(ii) (with reg. 2)
- F8
Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 substituted (29.10.2013) by The Social Security (Miscellaneous Amendments No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2013 (S.R. 2013/246), regs. 1(1), 11(29)(b)(i)
- F9
Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 inserted (29.10.2013) by The Social Security (Miscellaneous Amendments No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2013 (S.R. 2013/246), regs. 1(1), 11(29)(b)(ii)
- F10
Word in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 inserted (with application in accordance with reg. 2 of the amending Rule) by The Employment and Support Allowance (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2013 (S.R. 2013/2), regs. 1(1), 5(1)(c) (with reg. 2)
- F11
Word in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 substituted (29.10.2013) by The Social Security (Miscellaneous Amendments No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2013 (S.R. 2013/246), regs. 1(1), 11(29)(b)(iii)
- F12
Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 substituted (with application in accordance with reg. 2 of the amending Rule) by The Employment and Support Allowance (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2013 (S.R. 2013/2), regs. 1(1), 5(1)(d) (with reg. 2)
- F13
Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 substituted (with application in accordance with reg. 2 of the amending Rule) by The Employment and Support Allowance (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2013 (S.R. 2013/2), regs. 1(1), 5(1)(e) (with reg. 2)
- F14
Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 inserted (29.10.2013) by The Social Security (Miscellaneous Amendments No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2013 (S.R. 2013/246), regs. 1(1), 11(29)(c)(i)(aa)
- F15
Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 omitted (29.10.2013) by virtue of The Social Security (Miscellaneous Amendments No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2013 (S.R. 2013/246), regs. 1(1), 11(29)(c)(i)(bb)
- F16
Word in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 substituted (29.10.2013) by The Social Security (Miscellaneous Amendments No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2013 (S.R. 2013/246), regs. 1(1), 11(29)(c)(ii)
- F17
Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 substituted (with application in accordance with reg. 2 of the amending Rule) by The Employment and Support Allowance (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2013 (S.R. 2013/2), regs. 1(1), 5(1)(f) (with reg. 2)
- F18
Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 substituted (with application in accordance with reg. 2 of the amending Rule) by The Employment and Support Allowance (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2013 (S.R. 2013/2), regs. 1(1), 5(1)(g)(i) (with reg. 2)
- F19
Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 substituted (with application in accordance with reg. 2 of the amending Rule) by The Employment and Support Allowance (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2013 (S.R. 2013/2), regs. 1(1), 5(1)(g)(ii) (with reg. 2)
- F20
Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 substituted (29.10.2013) by The Social Security (Miscellaneous Amendments No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2013 (S.R. 2013/246), regs. 1(1), 11(29)(d)
- F21
Word in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 substituted (29.10.2013) by The Social Security (Miscellaneous Amendments No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2013 (S.R. 2013/246), regs. 1(1), 11(29)(a)(iii)