Mobility component activity 2 descriptor E (12 points)
Can stand and then move more than 1 metre but no more than 20 metres, either aided or unaided.
Example: an individual who has had a stroke who satisfies mobility component activity 2 descriptor E
Ronan had a stroke last year and has significantly reduced movement in his left side.
Supporting information
Both his left arm and left leg are affected by weakness as reported in a letter from his stroke nurse although it explains that his left arm is paralysed. He has some movement in his left leg but drags his leg when walking.
Application form
In his application form for Adult Disability Payment (ADP), he explains that he’s able to move around his house and walks very slowly to make sure that he lifts his left leg up high enough. He reports that when he leaves the house, he uses a wheelchair with the assistance of his wife because he has fallen a number of times when walking outside.
Because Ronan’s likely to be at a high risk of falling, he cannot walk more than a few metres safely under this activity.
Case manager’s decision
The case manager determines that Ronan satisfies mobility component activity 2 descriptor E because it’s reasonable to state that he can stand and then move more than 1 metre, but under 20 metres due to a significant risk of him falling.