Daily living component activity 6 descriptor F (8 points)
Cannot dress or undress at all
Daily living component activity 6 descriptor F’s most likely to apply to an individual who has needs relating to physical and/or cognitive conditions.
Example: an individual with physical immobility, who satisfies daily living component activity 6 descriptor F
Charles had a motorcycle accident 5 years ago. Since then, he has been bed-bound because of immobility and pain in his limbs, following multiple surgeries.
Supporting information
He has a letter from his orthopaedic doctor, which states:
- he has very little movement in his limbs, and
- that he has deterioration in the condition of the muscles in his limbs
Application form
In the ADP application form completed by his brother, it shows that Charles has visits from the community care team 3 times a day.
In the morning, they visit to wash and dress him. When they are dressing him, he cannot move any of his limbs to try and help them, and his brother states that Charles feels upset about this.
Case manager’s decision
As Charles does not have the physical ability to move his limbs, he needs someone to complete this activity for him.
The case manager determines that Charles satisfies daily living component activity 6 descriptor F because he is unable to participate in this activity.