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ESA Reasonable timescale mobilizing
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This is taken from the 2019 assessors manual (just in case it helps anyone else in the future) which is freely available online.
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/777221/wca-handbook.pdf
"Within the descriptors – the concept of repeatedly and reliably is explicit.
If the person could not repeat the activity within a reasonable time then they should be considered incapable of this task.
The effects of fatigue must be considered.
In considering the concept of repeatedly, the activity i.e. “mobilising unaided by another person” must be kept in mind.
Consider what would be expected of an individual who did not have an impairment of their ability to mobilise.
That is, a ‘normal’ individual would be able to perform this activity within a given time period and repeat that activity again after a reasonable rest period.
The duration of the reasonable rest period can then serve as a basis for comparison to gauge the range of what is 'reasonable'. "A bit of grin and bear it, a bit of come and share it
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