Activity 9: Learning tasks
Activity 9 is defined in regulations as -
Learning tasks.
Activity 9 assesses the ability to learn and retain information in order to be able to carry out a simple task, such as setting an alarm clock. The method of learning - visual demonstration, reading or verbal instruction - is not relevant but if the person needs to be shown how to do a task again they have not learned it.
Descriptor
The descriptor relating to Activity 9 is -
Cannot learn how to complete a simple task, such as setting an alarm clock, due to cognitive impairment or mental disorder.
Sources:
- Schedule 3 to the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2008 (SI.No.794/2008) and Schedule 3 to SR.No.280/2008 in Northern Ireland (apply to income-related and old-style contributory ESA).
- Schedule 3 to the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2013 (SI.No.379/2013) and Schedule 3 to SR.No.219/2016 in Northern Ireland (apply to new-style contributory ESA).
- Schedule 7 to the Universal Credit Regulations 2013 (SI.No.376/2013) and Schedule 7 to SR.No.216/2016 in Northern Ireland (apply to universal credit).
See also section 2.3.1.10 of the DWP’s Work Capability Assessment handbook: for healthcare professionals.
Case law
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Tribunals must consider whatever simple tasks may be applicable, given the particular circumstances of the claimant, when assessing the schedule 3 activity ‘learning tasks’
- [2017] UKUT 338 (AAC)
- CE/521/2017
- Secretary of State for Work and Pensions v AT (ESA)