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For the purpose of personal independence payment (PIP), the law states that “toilet needs” means:
(a) getting on and off an unadapted toilet;
(b) evacuating the bladder and bowel; and
(c) cleaning oneself afterwards;
Toilet needs are relevant to the following personal independence payment activity:
5. Managing toilet needs or incontinence.