Daily living component activity 4 descriptor A (0 points)

Can wash and bathe unaided.

Within the assessment criteria, the ability to perform an activity unaided means without the use of aids or appliances, prompting, supervision or assistance.

Who it applies to

Daily living component activity 4 descriptor A usually applies to an individual who can wash and bath unaided, including getting into and out of both an un-adapted bath and un-adapted shower.

Assistance to reach their upper spinal region

The majority of individuals cannot touch every single part of their back. Most individuals without a disability cannot access their upper spinal region. If an individual needs an aid or appliance or requires assistance to reach their upper spinal region this is likely to be insufficient in itself to meet the criteria for daily living component activity 4, as the majority of individuals may experience the same restriction.