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How much repetition is 'reasonable'?
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11 years 10 months ago - 11 years 10 months ago #87421 by Gateway
How much repetition is 'reasonable'? was created by Gateway
I am really struggling to work out what to put for the specifics of eg how far I can walk. I have been using the Benefits and Work info. for the ESA50 and I know that it is emphasised in there that even if it is very hard to work out and give an answer for these questions, it's important to do so as this is better than Atos making up an answer. I know some of the descriptors talk about scoring if you can't repeat an activity 'within a reasonable timescale', and there's the 'reasonably, repeatedly, safely' thing. Can anyone give me any guidance on what is meant specifically by 'reasonable' with each of the descriptors this applies to, and how many times they're talking about when they talk about repeating it? I'm sure this is not defined clearly by law, but I wondered if anyone can give me guidance. I'm tearing my hair out at the moment trying to work out what to put.
Thanks very much.
Thanks very much.
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11 years 10 months ago #87454 by Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
Replied by Gordon on topic Re:How much repetition is 'reasonable'?
Gateway
Unfortunately, as you summised there is no clear definition of "reasonable", however, the guidance is to make a comparison to an able bodied person.
So using your walking example, after walking a particular distance how long would you expect an abled bodied person to have to rest before continuing?
Whilst not specifically included in the descriptor, you can also argue that the speed of your walking and your gait e.g. do you stumble, are factors that should also be considered
However, you also need to remember that this descriptor is not just a test or your ability to walk, but to mobilise, so you must address the issue of you using a manually propelled wheelchair over a similar diistance, whether you use one or even own one.
Gordon
Unfortunately, as you summised there is no clear definition of "reasonable", however, the guidance is to make a comparison to an able bodied person.
So using your walking example, after walking a particular distance how long would you expect an abled bodied person to have to rest before continuing?
Whilst not specifically included in the descriptor, you can also argue that the speed of your walking and your gait e.g. do you stumble, are factors that should also be considered
However, you also need to remember that this descriptor is not just a test or your ability to walk, but to mobilise, so you must address the issue of you using a manually propelled wheelchair over a similar diistance, whether you use one or even own one.
Gordon
Nothing on this board constitutes legal advice - always consult a professional about specific problems
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