ADHD
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a group of behavioural symptoms that include inattentiveness, hyperactivity and impulsiveness.
Note: Although disablement must be caused by a physical or mental health condition, it is the needs and difficulties that result which will determine entitlement rather than the condition itself. As a result, whilst the case law below may be of assistance, it will be important to also look at the case law relating to the activities and issues that affect you too.
Case law
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Choosing clean clothes and dressing to an acceptable standard / impulsive spending may satisfy descriptor for making complex budgeting decisions
- [2017] UKUT 156 (AAC)
- CPIP/3730/2016
- DP v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (PIP)