Supplementary A - London Borough of Hillingdon

11. ADAPTED HOUSING FOR THE DISABLED
If you have mobility difficulties and require accommodation that has been adapted
especially for the needs of a disabled person, you must tell us and we will assess your
disability needs. You should then look out for properties that will be labelled Mobility
Levels 1 or 2.
The levels are as follows
♦ Mobility Level 1 (DSL1). You or someone in your household use a wheelchair
indoors and outdoors all the time
♦ Mobility Level 2 (DSL2). You or someone in your household cannot manage
steps or stairs or have other disabilities which require an adapted property
We will check that the mobility level is appropriate for your needs when we assess your
application.
12. HOUSEHOLDS THAT NEED TO MOVE URGENTLY ON MEDICAL GROUNDS
The Council and its partners understand that there are some circumstances in which a
Home Seeker/Tenant may have an immediate need to move. These cases may be
identified and/or linked with a medical related housing need. A medical adviser who is
independent of the Council will make an assessment. Band A may be awarded as a
result of an assessment of need that was deemed to be so serious as to be classed as
an emergency. Band A can be time-limited, so it is important to maximise bidding
opportunities.
13. HOMELESS
If a person makes an application to the Council as homeless and the Council decides
that it owes a duty to secure housing for them under homelessness legislation, then
they will still be able to search for a home through LOCATA Home as Home-seekers.
They will usually be in Band B or C depending on the type of accommodation they
occupy. They will be Band A if they are classed as an emergency.
A person who is found to be homeless but not in priority need can be entitled, in
accordance with the Homelessness Act 2002, to secure accommodation as a Homeseeker
on the Housing Register. However it is likely they will be placed in Band C if
their sole need is as a result of their homelessness.
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Updated: February 2007