Higher rate
This is for people who cannot walk or have great difficulty walking because of a physical disability. You qualify if:
•you are unable to walk; or
•you have no legs or feet; or
•you are virtually unable to walk. This takes account of the distance you can walk before you experience severe discomfort. There is no set distance at which you pass or fail this test. Some people have passed who can walk 100 metres; others have failed who can walk only 50 metres. The speed at which you walk and how you walk also count; or
•the exertion required to walk would be dangerous or could cause a serious deterioration in your health; or
•you are deaf and blind; or
•you have a severe visual impairment.
Someone who is severely mentally impaired may also qualify if s/he gets the highest rate care component and meets other conditions.