The Decision Makers' Guide - Definitions - Frequent or Repeated

Chapter 61 -Attendance Allowance and DLA care component -Definitions - Frequent or Repeated

 

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"Frequent" means several times - not just once or twice.

Attention given three times should not automatically be taken to mean frequent - all the facts of the case should be considered. The attention must be required throughout the day.

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The ordinary definition of frequent is "occurring often or in close succession". Whether attention is given frequently depends on the length of time which passes between each spell of attention.

Example

Attention given first thing in the morning, again at lunch time and again in the evening, is not normally regarded as frequently throughout the day.

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"Repeated" means more than once. It suggests that there is a certainty in the attention that is required - it is not a one-off or occasional requirement.