— Judicial summary: 'This case concerns the "severe mental impairment" (SMI) rules for entitlement to the higher rate of the Disability Living Allowance (DLA) mobility component. The decision of the First-tier Tribunal (FTT) that the claimant did not meet the criteria in the SMI rules, and in particular the "severe behavioural problems" test, was not adequately explained. The Upper Tribunal set aside the FTT's decision and re-made the decision under appeal, awarding both the highest rate care component and the higher rate mobility component for the period in issue.'
Full details available at: https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/TC_v_SSWP_(2025)_UKUT_356_(AAC)?id=271125-2101