Section 2F — Social Security Administration Act 1992: Directions about work-related activity

Directions about work-related activity 2F 1 In prescribed circumstances, the Secretary of State may by direction given to a person subject to a requirement imposed under section 2D provide that the activity specified in the direction is—

a to be the only activity which, in the person's case, is to be regarded as being work-related activity; or b to be regarded, in the person's case, as not being work-related activity.

2 But a direction under subsection (1) may not specify medical or surgical treatment as the only activity which, in any person's case, is to be regarded as being work-related activity.

3 A direction under subsection (1) given to any person—

a must be reasonable, having regard to the person's circumstances;

b must be given to the person by being included in an action plan provided to the person under section 2E;

and c may be varied or revoked by a subsequent direction under subsection (1).

4 Where a direction under subsection (1) varies or revokes a previous direction, it may provide for the variation or revocation to have effect from a time before the giving of the direction.