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This page relates to the physical test for the work-related activity group
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1. Mobilising unaided by another person with or without a walking stick, manual wheelchair or other aid if such aid can reasonably be used.
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1 (a) Cannot either (i) mobilise more than 50 meters on level ground without stopping in order to avoid significant discomfort or exhaustion or (ii) repeatedly mobilise 50 meters within a reasonable timescale because of significant discomfort or exhaustion. 15 points.
1 (b) Cannot mount or descend two steps unaided by another person even with the support of a handrail. 9 points.
1 (c) Cannot either (i) mobilise more than 100 meters on level ground without stopping in order to avoid significant discomfort or exhaustion or (ii) repeatedly mobilise 100 meters within a reasonable timescale because of significant discomfort or exhaustion. 9 points.
1 (d) Cannot either (i) mobilise more than 200 metres on level ground without stopping in order to avoid significant discomfort or exhaustion or (ii) repeatedly mobilise 200 meters within a reasonable timescale because of significant discomfort or exhaustion. 6 points.
1 (e) None of the above apply. 0 points.
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2. Standing and sitting. |
2 (a) Cannot move between one seated position and another seated position located next to one another without receiving physical assistance from another person. 15 points.
2 (b) Cannot, for the majority of the time, remain at a work station, either: (i) standing unassisted by another person (even if free to move around) or; (ii) sitting (even in an adjustable chair) for more than 30 minutes, before needing to move away in order to avoid significant discomfort or exhaustion. 9 points.
2 (c) Cannot, for the majority of the time, remain at a work station, either: (i) standing unassisted by another person (even if free to move around) or; (ii) sitting (even in an adjustable chair) for more than an hour before needing to move away in order to avoid significant discomfort or exhaustion. 6 points.
2 (d) None of the above apply. 0 points
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3. Reaching. |
3 (a) Cannot raise either arm as if to put something in the top pocket of a coat or jacket. 15 points.
3 (b) Cannot raise either arm to top of head as if to put on a hat. 9 points.
3 (c) Cannot raise either arm above head height as if to reach for something. 6 points.
3 (d) None of the above apply. 0 points.
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4. Picking up and moving or transferring by the use of the upper body and arms.
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4 (a) Cannot pick up and move a 0.5 litre carton full of liquid. 15 points.
4 (b) Cannot pick up and move a one litre carton full of liquid. 9 points.
4 (c) Cannot transfer a light but bulky object such as an empty cardboard box. 6 points.
4 (d) None of the above apply. 0 points.
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5. Manual dexterity.
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5 (a) Cannot either: (i) press a button, such as a telephone keypad or; (ii) turn the pages of a book with either hand. 15 points.
5 (b) Cannot pick up a £1 coin or equivalent with either hand. 15 points.
5 (c) Cannot use a pen or pencil to make a meaningful mark. 9 points.
5 (d) Cannot use a suitable keyboard or mouse. 9 points.
5 (e) None of the above apply. 0 points.
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6. Making self understood through speaking, writing, typing, or other means normally used; unaided by another person.
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6 (a) Cannot convey a simple message, such as the presence of a hazard. 15 points.
6 (b) Has significant difficulty conveying a simple message to strangers. 15 points.
6 (c) Has some difficulty conveying a simple message to strangers. 6 points.
6 (d) None of the above apply. 0 points.
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7. Understanding communication by both verbal means (such as hearing or lip reading) and non-verbal means (such as reading 16 point print) using any aid it is reasonable to expect them to use; unaided by another person.
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7 (a) Cannot understand a simple message due to sensory impairment, such as the location of a fire escape. 15 points.
7 (b) Has significant difficulty understanding a simple message from a stranger due to sensory impairment. 15 points.
7 (c) Has some difficulty understanding a simple message from a stranger due to sensory impairment. 6 points.
7 (d) None of the above apply. 0 points.
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8. Navigation and maintaining safety, using a guide dog or other aid if normally used. |
8 (a) Unable to navigate around familiar surroundings, without being accompanied by another person, due to sensory impairment. 15 points.
8 (b) Cannot safely complete a potentially hazardous task such as crossing the road, without being accompanied by another person, due to sensory impairment. 15 points.
8 (c) Unable to navigate around unfamiliar surroundings, without being accompanied by another person, due to sensory impairment. 9 points.
8 (d) None of the above apply. 0 points.
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9. Absence or loss of control leading to extensive evacuation of the bowel and/or bladder, other than enuresis (bed-wetting) despite the presence of any aids or adaptations normally used. |
9 (a) At least once a month experiences (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. 15 points.
9 (b) 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 points.
9 (c) None of the above apply. 0 points.
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10. Consciousness during waking moments. |
10 (a) At least once a week, has an involuntary episode of lost or altered consciousness resulting in significantly disrupted awareness or concentration. 15 points.
10 (b) At least once a month, has an involuntary episode of lost or altered consciousness resulting in significantly disrupted awareness or concentration. 6 points.
10 (c) None of the above apply. 0 points.
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