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Lower Rate Mobility Component
To be entitled to the lower rate of the mobility component, an individual must be able to walk, however unable to move around outdoors without guidance or supervision from another person most of the time as a result of a physical or mental impairment (Scottish Adult DLA regs, reg. 7(2)).
No account is to be taken of the ability of individuals to follow familiar routes without guidance or supervision (Scottish Adult DLA regs, reg. 7(3)).
Example: an individual who is entitled to the lower rate of the mobility component who is able to navigate familiar routes
Pietra is 70 and has a learning disability. She is able to move around outdoors but requires guidance and supervision to make sure she does not get lost or endanger herself by wandering into the road, which she has done in the past. Pietra also has difficulty following directions, and cannot follow a map so may get lost if she is on her own.
Pietra regularly spends time at her sister’s house two streets away. She worked with her sister to memorise the route. She is now able to visit her without needing guidance or supervision.
Pietra is entitled to the lower rate of the mobility component of Scottish Adult DLA. This is because Pietra still requires guidance and supervision when navigating unfamiliar routes.