# The Social Security (Incapacity for Work) (General) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1995, 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

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/1995/41/schedule/part/II (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/social-security-incapacity-for-work-general-regulations-northern-ireland-1995/schedule/part-II
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