Part II MENTAL DISABILITIES
| (1) | (2) | (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Activity | Descriptor | Points |
15 Completion of tasks | 15 (a) Cannot answer the telephone and reliably take a message. | 2 |
(b) Often sits for hours doing nothing . | 2 | |
(c) Cannot concentrate to read a magazine article or follow a radio programme. | 1 | |
(d) Cannot use a telephone book or other directory to find a number. | 1 | |
(e) Mental condition prevents him from undertaking leisure activities previously enjoyed. | 1 | |
(f) Overlooks or forgets the risk posed by domestic appliances or other common hazards due to poor concentration | 1 | |
(g) Agitation, confusion or forgetfulness has resulted in mishaps or accidents in the 3 months before the day in respect of which it falls to be determined whether he is incapable of work for the purposes of entitlement to any benefit, allowance or advantage | 1 | |
(h) Concentration can only be sustained by prompting. | 1 | |
16 Daily living. | 16 (a) Needs encouragement to get up and dress. | 2 |
(b) Needs alcohol before midday. | 2 | |
(c) Is frequently distressed at some time of the day due to fluctuation of mood. | 1 | |
(d) Does not care about his appearance and living conditions. | 1 | |
(e) Sleep problems interfere with his daytime activities. | 1 | |
17 Coping with pressure. | 17 (a) Mental stress was a factor in making him stop work. | 2 |
(b) Frequently feels scared or panicky for no obvious reason. | 2 | |
(c) Avoids carrying out routine activities because he is convinced they will prove too tiring or stressful. | 1 | |
(d) Is unable to cope with changes in daily routine. | 1 | |
(e) Frequently finds there are so many things to do that he gives up because of fatigue, apathy or disinterest. | 1 | |
(f) Is scared or anxious that work would bring back or worsen his illness. | 1 | |
18 Interaction with other people. | 18 (a) Cannot look after himself without help from others. | 2 |
(b) Gets upset by ordinary events and it results in disruptive behavioural problems. | 2 | |
(c) Mental problems impair ability to communicate with other people. | 1 | |
(d) Gets irritated by things that would not have bothered him before he became ill. | 1 | |
(e) Prefers to be left alone for 6 hours or more each day. | 1 | |
(f) Is too frightened to go out alone. | 1 |