Actvity 2: Transferring from one seated position to another
Activity 2 is defined in regulations as -
Transferring from one seated position to another.
Activity 2 assesses the ability to transfer independently from one seated position to another.
Descriptor
The descriptor relating to Activity 2 is -
Cannot move between one seated position and another seated position located next to one another without receiving physical assistance from another person.
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 2.3.1.2 of the DWP’s Work Capability Assessment handbook: for healthcare professionals.
Case law
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- Support group / Schedule 3, activity 2 - rising from sitting and transferring
- [2012] UKUT 70 (AAC)
- CE/2045/2011
- ML v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions