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| It is carefully designed to focus on your "strengths", Helen. It was very detrimental to sick and disabled people to be looking at what they can't do. Disrespectful, really. I will give you a indication of the test results to show you how this is: the reasons for decision is a list of things tested in one column called "Functional Area"; and "Our Assessment" beside it in another.
So
Moving around: You can move more than 200 metres on flat ground (moving could
include walking, using crutches, or using a wheelchair.
Standing or sitting: You can usually stay in one place (either standing or sitting) for more
than an hour without having to move away
Reaching: You can raise at least one of your arms above head height
Picking things up: You can pick up and move objects such as an empty cardboard box or
a carton of liquid
Using your hands: You can use a computer keyboard or a mouse and a pen or a pencil
with at least one hand
Speakng, writing and typing: You can convey a simple message to strangers
It goes on like that: the assessment part tells you what you need to not be able to do in order to get any points. Stephen Hawking can work, remember!!
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