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  "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/employment-and-support-allowance-regulations-northern-ireland-2008/schedule-2/part-1",
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  "legislation": "nisr/2008/280",
  "legislation_title": "The Employment and Support Allowance Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2008",
  "legislation_url": "https://openlegislation.uk/employment-and-support-allowance-regulations-northern-ireland-2008",
  "path": "schedule/2/part/1",
  "kind": "part",
  "number": "1",
  "heading": "PHYSICAL DISABILITIES",
  "text": "(1)\n(2)\n(3)\nActivity\nDescriptors\nPoints\n1. 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.\n(a)\nCannot unaided by another person either—\n15\n(i)\nmobilise more than 50 metres on level ground without stopping in order to avoid significant discomfort or exhaustion, or\n(ii)\nrepeatedly mobilise 50 metres within a reasonable timescale because of significant discomfort or exhaustion.\n(b)\nCannot unaided by another person mount or descend two steps ... even with the support of a handrail.\n9\n(c)\nCannot unaided by another personeither—\n9\n(i)\nmobilise more than 100 metres on level ground without stopping in order to avoid significant discomfort or exhaustion, or\n(ii)\nrepeatedly mobilise 100 metres within a reasonable timescale because of significant discomfort or exhaustion.\n(d)\nCannot unaided by another person either—\n6\n(i)\nmobilise more than 200 metres on level ground without stopping in order to avoid significant discomfort or exhaustion, or\n(ii)\nrepeatedly mobilise 200 metres within a reasonable timescale because of significant discomfort or exhaustion.\n(e)\nNone of the above apply.\n0\n2. Standing and sitting.\n(a)\nCannot move between one seated position and another seated position located next to one another without receiving physical assistance from another person.\n15\n(b)\nCannot, for the majority of the time, remain at a work station, either—\n9\n(i)\nstanding unassisted by another person (even if free to move around), or\n(ii)\nsitting (even in an adjustable chair) ; or a combination of (i) and (ii), ,\nfor more than 30 minutes, before needing to move away in order to avoid significant discomfort or exhaustion.\n(c)\nCannot, for the majority of the time, remain at a work station, either—\n6\n(i)\nstanding unassisted by another person (even if free to move around), or\n(ii)\nsitting (even in an adjustable chair) ; or a combination of (i) and (ii), ,\nfor more than an hour before needing to move away in order to avoid significant discomfort or exhaustion.\n(d)\nNone of the above apply.\n0\n3. Reaching.\n(a)\nCannot raise either arm as if to put something in the top pocket of a coat or jacket.\n15\n(b)\nCannot raise either arm to top of head as if to put on a hat.\n9\n(c)\nCannot raise either arm above head height as if to reach for something.\n6\n(d)\nNone of the above apply.\n0\n4. Picking up and moving or transferring by the use of the upper body and arms.\n(a)\nCannot pick up and move a 0.5 litre carton full of liquid.\n15\n(b)\nCannot pick up and move a one litre carton full of liquid.\n9\n(c)\nCannot transfer a light but bulky object such as an empty cardboard box.\n6\n(d)\nNone of the above apply.\n0\n5. Manual dexterity.\n(a)\ncannot press a button (such as a telephone keypad) with either hand or cannot turn the pages of a book with either hand.\n15\n(b)\nCannot pick up a £1 coin or equivalent with either hand.\n15\n(c)\nCannot use a pen or pencil to make a meaningful mark with either hand .\n9\n(d)\nCannot single-handedly use a suitable keyboard or mouse.\n9\n(e)\nNone of the above applies .\n0\n6. Making self understood through speaking, writing, typing, or other means which are normally, or could reasonably be, used, unaided by another person.\n(a)\nCannot convey a simple message, such as the presence of a hazard.\n15\n(b)\nHas significant difficulty conveying a simple message to strangers.\n15\n(c)\nHas some difficulty conveying a simple message to strangers.\n6\n(d)\nNone of the above apply.\n0\n7. 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.\n(a)\nCannot understand a simple message , such as the location of a fire escape, due to sensory impairment, ...\n15\n(b)\nHas significant difficulty understanding a simple message from a stranger due to sensory impairment.\n15\n(c)\nHas some difficulty understanding a simple message from a stranger due to sensory impairment.\n6\n(d)\nNone of the above applies .\n0\n8. Navigation and maintaining safety, using a guide dog or other aid if either or both are normally, or could reasonably be, used.\n(a)\nUnable to navigate around familiar surroundings, without being accompanied by another person, due to sensory impairment.\n15\n(b)\nCannot safely complete a potentially hazardous task such as crossing the road, without being accompanied by another person, due to sensory impairment.\n15\n(c)\nUnable to navigate around unfamiliar surroundings, without being accompanied by another person, due to sensory impairment.\n9\n(d)\nNone of the above apply.\n0\n9. 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.\n(a)\nAt least once a month experiences—\n15\n(i)\nloss of control leading to extensive evacuation of the bowel and/or voiding of the bladder, or\n(ii)\nsubstantial leakage of the contents of a collecting device,\nsufficient to require cleaning and a change in clothing.\n(b)\nAt risk The 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.\n6\n(c)\nNeither of the above applies .\n0\n10. Consciousness during waking moments.\n(a)\nAt least once a week, has an involuntary episode of lost or altered consciousness resulting in significantly disrupted awareness or concentration.\n15\n(b)\nAt least once a month, has an involuntary episode of lost or altered consciousness resulting in significantly disrupted awareness or concentration.\n6\n(c)\nNone of the above applies .\n0",
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    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F1",
      "text": "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"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F2",
      "text": "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)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F3",
      "text": "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)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F4",
      "text": "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)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F5",
      "text": "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)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F6",
      "text": "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)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F7",
      "text": "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)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F8",
      "text": "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)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F9",
      "text": "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)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F10",
      "text": "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)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F11",
      "text": "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)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F12",
      "text": "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)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F13",
      "text": "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)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F14",
      "text": "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)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F15",
      "text": "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)"
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    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F16",
      "text": "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)"
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    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F17",
      "text": "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)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F18",
      "text": "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)"
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    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F19",
      "text": "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)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F20",
      "text": "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)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F21",
      "text": "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)"
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