Description
Functional impairment reasons refer to where claimants scored points against the functional descriptors laid down in legislation. Adapting to Change is a mental, cognitive and intellectual function that relates to an inability to cope with changes to routine and to get about.
Classification
Applicable to: only claimants who were assessed face-to-face.
- Yes
- No
Total number of categories: 2
'Yes' refers to points scored against the functional descriptors. 'No' refers to no points scored.
Quality Statement
Some claimants will have multiple impairments therefore may appear in more than one group.
These categories have been created for reporting purposes and refer to a series of functional impairment descriptors. Adapting to Change includes activities relating to getting about; social situations; and coping with change.