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Daily Living Component Introduction
Introduction
This chapter:
- explains the core eligibility criteria for the daily living component of ADP
- explains points for the daily living component activities and overall score for the daily living component of ADP
- provides information on the rates of payment for the daily living component of ADP
Eligibility
Exceptions to the core eligibility criteria for the daily living component for specific groups are covered in separate chapters, which should in those cases be considered alongside this chapter and the relevant activity chapter:
Read the overview chapter
This chapter should be read and applied in line with the ‘overview of decision making’ chapter.
Components of ADP
ADP has 2 components – daily living and mobility.
Both components are payable at a standard or enhanced rate, depending on the needs of the individual.
Daily living component activities
The ADP daily living component consists of 10 activities:
- activity 1 – preparing food
- activity 2 – taking nutrition
- activity 3 – managing therapy or monitoring a heath condition
- activity 4 – washing and bathing
- activity 5 – managing toilet needs or incontinence
- activity 6 – dressing and undressing
- activity 7 – communicating verbally
- activity 8 – reading and understanding signs, symbols and words
- activity 9 – engaging with other people face to face
- activity 10 – managing budgeting decisions
Supporting information
You’ll review the completed ADP application form and any supporting information provided in order to make a determination on an individual’s entitlement and rate of payment under the daily living component of ADP.
Case discussions and consultations
They may also request a case discussion in order to inform their determination.
If you are not able to obtain sufficient supporting information to make a determination they can require an individual to attend a consultation with a practitioner.