An individual receiving renal dialysis is entitled to the care component of CDP if they:

• receive renal dialysis at least twice a week (CDP regs, reg. 16(1))
• meet the other entitlement criteria, such as age, residence and presence
• meet the backwards and forwards test

An individual is entitled to the care component if:

• their type of dialysis makes it necessary for another person to be present or to supervise (CDP regs, reg. 16(2)(a)) during set-up or the dialysis period
• they need another person to be present during dialysis to help with their bodily functions or to supervise the individual in order to avoid substantial danger to them (CDP regs, reg. 16(2)(b))

See the CDP Care Component Definitions chapter for definitions of the following terms:

• supervision
• bodily functions
• substantial danger

There are special rules for individuals who are terminally ill. These are set out in the Special Rules for Terminal Illness chapter.

There are special rules for individuals who are over 18 and whose entitlement for Adult Disability Payment (ADP) has not yet been determined by age 18. Please refer to the CDP individuals aged 16 to 18 chapter for more information.

To be entitled to the care component, individuals need to fulfil the backwards and forward test.