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Activities of daily living

ADLs
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Reference in legislation or statutory guidance

to

Normal day-to-day activities

from

Equality Act 2010 - Guidance on matters to be taken into account in determining questions relating to the definition of disability

Source

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/equality-act-guidance/disability-equality-act-2010-guidance-on-matters-to-be-taken-into-account-in-determining-questions-relating-to-the-definition-of-disability-html#section-d-normal-day-to-day-activities

Guidance issued under the Equality Act 2010 to clarify the definition of 'disability', 'substantial', 'long-term', and 'normal day-to-day activities' for the purpose of the Act.

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Definition

of

Activities of daily living

from

NHS Digital: Health Survey for England 2018

Source

Activities relating to personal care and mobility about the home that are basic to daily living

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Plain English definition

of

Activities of daily living

from

Think Local Act Personal (TLAP) Jargon Buster

Source

https://www.thinklocalactpersonal.org.uk/Browse/Informationandadvice/CareandSupportJargonBuster/#Activities%20of%20daily%20living

Things you do every day to look after yourself, such as eating, washing, dressing and using the toilet. An assessment of your needs will look at how well you can manage your activities of daily living, and what help and support you need. SEE ALSO: Assessment

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