What if someone in my household has a medical problem?

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• What if someone in my household has a medical problem?

If a member of your household has a medical problem which is affected by your housing, you should fill in a medical self-assessment form. This is assessed by an independent medical adviser, who is a qualified doctor. There is no need for you to go to your doctor or consultant for a report. You should complete the form as fully as possible as it is not possible for the medical adviser to see you in person.

If there is insufficient information on your form, we will contact your doctor, but only where you have given your consent for this to happen.

Applicants whose health is not affected by their housing, or who already live in suitable housing, will not be awarded any medical priority. A higher priority is awarded where your health is severely affected by your housing. The medical adviser will also recommend the type of housing most suitable for your condition.

• Applicants awarded Medical Priority will be placed in Band C.
• Applicants awarded High Medical Priority will be placed in Band B.
• In exceptional circumstances, applicants awarded Overriding Medical Priority will be placed in Band A.