Hand and arm problems

Problems with the hands or arms can include carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, and problems with ligaments or tendons.

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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• Levered taps are an ‘aid’ for the purposes of preparing food in activity 1
  • [2015] UKUT 546 (AAC)
  • CPIP/1695/2015
  • GB v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (PIP)
  • Aids and appliances
  • Arthritis and joint pain
  • Hand and arm problems
  • Preparing food

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• Help with dressing and undressing does not count in assessing need for help with toileting or incontinence / Adequacy of reasons for not accepting claimant’s evidence
  • [2015] UKUT 498 (AAC)
  • CPIP/1739/2015
  • GP v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
  • Hand and arm problems
  • Incontinence
  • Managing toilet needs or incontinence

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