DWP definition of "Aides"?

RB

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ESA does not define what an "aid" is or is not, other benefits do, so you need to take a common sense approach to what is included, on this basis I think that both the ATOS Assessor and the DWP Decision Maker will consider your ability to walk while you are wearing your prosthetics.

If you have problems with using them that limit the time or distance that you can walk then you should include this in your answer to the questions, for example chaffing or pain in your stump, also if you need assistance with wearing them, perhaps the help of another person to attach them and that assistance is not normally available then this should be mentioned as well.

Finally, for all of the ESA Descriptors you should consider your ability within the limitations of safety, repeatability and reliability all within the context of how you are for the majority of the time. The Mobility Descriptor, in addition to considering significant discomfort looks at significant breathlessness.

See the ESA Claim guides for more details.

www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claimants/esa

If you have further questions then please reply to this post and we will do our best to help.

Gordon