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Which is the "appropriate descriptor" for not being able to do it when you want?

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1 year 8 months ago #279545 by Gascar
Sorry to be battering the forum, I'm in the final throes (I hope!)

In the handbook:
www.gov.uk/government/publications/perso...-sheets/pip-handbook


"The timing of the activity should be considered, and whether the claimant can carry out the activity when they need to do it. For example, if taking medication in the morning (such as painkillers) allows the individual to carry out activities reliably when they need to throughout the day, although they would be unable to carry out the activity for part of the day (before they take the painkillers), the individual can still complete the activity reliably when required and therefore should receive the appropriate descriptor."

So in that specific case which descriptor is appropriate?
As far as I can see, nobody would get points for that.
One can ALWAYS avoid the problem, - get up earlier!

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1 year 8 months ago #279549 by BIS
Hi Gascar

I can't answer your question. It would depend on an individual basis what an appropriate time is for someone taking their medication - some of that is dictated by the types of medication and how often it is prescribed and whether one needs to eat food or have it one or two hours before food, how effective it is and how long any improvement lasts. Many people take a combination of medicines and have competing conditions that impact on what they can do. Claimants will argue different points which will or won't be accepted.

BIS

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