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New ESA50 question 1 Problem - deliberate trap?
- russukarian
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It now is phrased differently: How far can you move safely and repeatedly on level ground without needing to stop?
It now gives only 4 option boxes to tick : 50meters, 100meters, 200 meters, it varies.
THERE IS NO OPTION TO TICK IF YOU CANNOT MOBILISE LESS THAN 50 METERS! I FEEL THIS IS A TRAP. I cannot mobilise even 20 meters without carer physical assistance as I have paralysis down the right side of my body.
How am I supposed to answer this question?
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- Gordon
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Welcome to the forum
In case you are not aware, your real name appears to be showing in the forum, if you want to change this then follow the instructions in the following FAQ
My full name is showing, how can I stop it?
You are not required to use the tick boxes, if you do not provide a suitable option, then simply mark them as "see below" and answer in more detail in the comments box and/or attached sheets.
Gordon
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I am not sure how to go about this and am concerned about "spoiling" the form in some way.
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MSCarer wrote: Thank you Gordon - in reference to marking the section "see below" does this mean that you would put a line through the 50m, 100m, 200m and It Varies options and put "See Below"? How would you do this using the online form?
I am not sure how to go about this and am concerned about "spoiling" the form in some way.
Thanks
Hi MSC,
Whilst not ticking any of the boxes that are not applicable to your limitations , you can also write a comment such as, "none of the tick box options are applicable to my limitations, please see my response below" (or on added A4 Page xx of xx.)
This will not be classed as "spoiling" !
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abcd69 wrote: It means upto 50 metres, if you cant walk 50 metres tick the 50 metre box. THEN in the box below write clearly how far you can walk. I entered 10 metres in mine and described why I needed to stop.
I don't normally challenge members opinions in the forum, you are of course entitled to your view, but this is not what the form says! We have had multiple questions about this since Monday so this is clearly an issue for many completing the form.
My Mobilising distance is significantly below 50m and I would certainly take umbrage at having to suggest it was higher, even if I was able to qualify the statement.
Gordon
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