PROVISION OF MEDICAL ADVICE ON ISSUES RELATING TO APPLICATIONS FOR HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS
Description: The aim of this service is to assist the Council as a Local Housing Authority to perform its legal obligations under Part VI and VII of the Housing Act 1996, as amended. Specifically, to assist the decision-making process on applicants for housing and homelessness assistance under the above Act, as to: To ensure health considerations are incorporated into housing decisions: Provide medical advice on the impact of an individual's health conditions on their ability to sustain housing, particularly for those with chronic illnesses, disabilities, or other medical conditions. Ensure that health-related needs are considered in the decision-making process for homelessness applications.
Summary: The London Borough of Haringey seeks a medical advice service to support its decisions on housing and homelessness applications under the Housing Act 1996. The provider will assess how applicants’ health conditions affect their ability to sustain housing and advise on health-related needs in homelessness cases. This includes people with chronic illnesses, disabilities and other medical conditions. The work is health and social work services (CPV 85000000), delivered in the United Kingdom. The advice is intended to help the Council meet its legal responsibilities as a local housing authority and ensure relevant health considerations inform housing decisions.