The ‘Cooking test’ was to be applied to all and assuming a willingness to learn to cook. Citations: Times 10-Jul-1996 Statutes: Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 72(1) Jurisdiction: England and Wales Benefits Updated: 31 October 2022; Ref: scu.87769
The claimant appealed against the tribunal’s decision that the claimant did not satisfy the conditions for the cooked main meal condition set out in section 72(1)(a)(ii) of the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992. Citations: [2004] UKSSCSC CSDLA – 854 – 2003 Links: Bailii Statutes: Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 72(1)(a)(ii) Jurisdiction: … Continue reading (Un-named) CSDLA/854/03: SSCS 23 Mar 2004
The appellant had applied for and been refused disability living allowance on the basis of being able to carry out certain cooking tasks. Held: The purpose of the ‘cooking test’ is not to ascertain whether the applicant can survive, or enjoy a reasonable diet, without assistance. It is a notional test, a thought-experiment, to calibrate … Continue reading Moyna v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions: HL 31 Jul 2003
The claimant appealed against refusal of an award of the care component of Disability Living Allowance. Held: It was not clear that the tribunal had properly applied the test laid down in Cockburn and the matter was remitted to be reheard before a different tribunal. Judges: Lord Justice Potter, Lord Justice Mance, Mr Justice Sullivan … Continue reading Gregory Ramsden v The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions: CA 31 Jan 2003
The provision of an interpreter for a deaf person was included in range of care needed for attendance for Disability Living Allowance. Dealing with his soiled laundry was not so included: ‘In my opinion it is not enough to ask whether the act in question is done with the aim of keeping the disabled person … Continue reading Cockburn v Chief Adjudication Officer and Another and Secretary of State for Social Services v Fairey: HL 21 May 1997
