NEL Table 2 - Loss of Amenities
Table 2 in Part B of the Approved Guide states:
LOSS OF AMENITIES
Loss of amenities is also known as loss of enjoyment of life.
A score out of 5 is assessed for each of the following:
.mobility;
.social relationships; and
.recreation and leisure activities.
These are then combined with the scores from Tables 1, 3 and 4 using the combined value calculation (Table 5).
Recreation and Leisure Activities
Concerns the employee's ability to maintain customary recreational and leisure pursuits
|
SCORE |
DESCRIPTION OF EFFECT |
|
0 |
Able to follow usual recreation and leisure activities |
|
1 |
Intermittent interference with activities. In between episodes able to pursue usual activities |
|
2 |
Interference to activities reduces frequency of activity, but is able to continue. Is able to enjoy alternatives |
|
3 |
Unable to continue activity. Alternative less rewarding activity possible |
|
4 |
Range of activities greatly reduced. Needs some assistance to participate |
|
5 |
Unable to undertake any satisfying or rewarding activities |
The other scores in Table 2 are for Mobility and for Social Relationships.