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GUIDANCE ON APPLYING FOR PRIORITY REHOUSING ON MEDICAL GROUNDS

Important: Please read the following guidance notes before completing the application form.

This form is for applying for priority in obtaining re-housing on the grounds of medical need for someone who is

already on a waiting list. If you have not yet applied for housing and therefore are not on a waiting list, you

should apply now to Hull City Council.

(1)

Please do not use this form if you wish to be re-housed for reasons other than medical grounds.

Complaints about noise, disrepair, dampness, over-crowding infestation with vermin,

harassment, vandalism, unreliable lifts and the upkeep of your home or garden should be taken

up with Hull City Council.

(2)

Please do not use this form if you wish to apply for Sheltered Accommodation or Warden controlled

accommodation. If you seek this type of accommodation, please contact Hull City Council.

(3)

Please do not use this form if you are homeless. Assessment for priority has to take into account

details of your present accommodation and this cannot be done if you are homeless. Please contact

Hull City Council if this applies to you.

(4)

Please complete the form as fully and accurately as possible. The application will be assessed on the

information provided and any other relevant information that may result from further inquiries should any

be necessary. If you wish to have any supporting documents considered, please submit them with the

application form. We do not automatically contact doctors or hospitals (please read the declaration in

Section 5 of the application form).

Priority is granted on the grounds of medical need, and will only state the type of accommodation as

recommended to the Housing Department or Association. We are unable to specify the area of any

recommended accommodation, nor influence the proximity of accommodation to relatives, shops, public

transport etc.

Please answer the questions by ticking relevant boxes or completing all sections that are applicable. If you

need more space, please use a separate piece of paper and attach it to the application.

Please keep this guidance sheet for your information and send the application form on

completion to:

Medical Officer

Housing Medical Priority Section

Brunswick House

Strand Close

HULL

HU2 9DB

Tel: (01482) 616399

You may appeal against any decision after 6 months or earlier if there has been a significant change in the

details contained in your application.

05/03/08

Guidance On Applying For Priority Rehousing On Medical Grounds