[2024] UKUT 244 (AAC)

Relevant definitions of some of the other terms referred to in those descriptors are in Part 1 to Schedule 1 to the Regulations as follows:-

“assistance” means physical intervention by another person and does not include speech;

“dress and undress” includes put on and take off socks and shoes;

“engage socially” means –

(a)

interact with others in a contextually and socially appropriate manner;

(b)

understand body language; and

(c)

establish relationships;

“manage medication or therapy” means take medication or undertake therapy, where a failure to do so is likely to result in a deterioration in C’s health;

“medication” means medication to be taken at home which is prescribed or recommended by a registered –

(a)

doctor;

(b)

nurse; or

(c)

pharmacist;

“prompting” means reminding, encouraging or explaining by another person;

“social support” means support from a person trained or experienced in assisting people to engage in social situations;

“therapy” means therapy to be undertaken at home which is prescribed or recommended by a—

(a)

registered –

(i)

doctor;

(ii)

nurse; or

(iii)

pharmacist; or

(b)

health professional regulated by the Health Professions Council;