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10 years 9 months ago #106220 by ESA Headache
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It has been accepted by DWP that I cannot turn pages of a book but I can press a telephone keypad. 'fine finger movements are not there but can press keypad'. Maybe I read Gordon's answer wrong but it took it to mean that the qualify for support group BOTH descriptors had to apply.
It has been accepted by DWP that I cannot turn pages of a book but I can press a telephone keypad. 'fine finger movements are not there but can press keypad'. Maybe I read Gordon's answer wrong but it took it to mean that the qualify for support group BOTH descriptors had to apply.
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10 years 9 months ago #106223 by ESA Headache
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It has been accepted by DWP that I cannot turn pages of a book but I can press a telephone keypad. 'fine finger movements are not there but can press keypad'. But DWP have refused to move me into support group from wrag
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10 years 9 months ago #106226 by Gordon
What sub-descriptor did the DWP mark you as meeting?
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ESA Headache wrote: It has been accepted by DWP that I cannot turn pages of a book but I can press a telephone keypad. 'fine finger movements are not there but can press keypad'. But DWP have refused to move me into support group from wrag
What sub-descriptor did the DWP mark you as meeting?
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Subdescriptor???
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10 years 9 months ago #106243 by Gordon
(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
(b) Cannot pick up a £1 coin or equivalent with either hand. 15 points
(c) Cannot use a pen or pencil to make a meaningful mark.9 points
(d) Cannot single-handedly use a suitable keyboard or mouse. 9 points
(e) None of the above apply. 0 points
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ESA Headache wrote: Subdescriptor???
(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
(b) Cannot pick up a £1 coin or equivalent with either hand. 15 points
(c) Cannot use a pen or pencil to make a meaningful mark.9 points
(d) Cannot single-handedly use a suitable keyboard or mouse. 9 points
(e) None of the above apply. 0 points
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10 years 9 months ago - 10 years 9 months ago #106245 by bro58
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Hi ESA H,
As explained under the heading of :
"How to explain problems with: 5. Manual dexterity (using
your hands)" from page 46 of our :
"Employment & Support Allowance claims on Physical Health Grounds" guide, on this page :
ESA Claims Guides
bro58
As explained under the heading of :
"How to explain problems with: 5. Manual dexterity (using
your hands)" from page 46 of our :
"Employment & Support Allowance claims on Physical Health Grounds" guide, on this page :
ESA Claims Guides
bro58
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