PART 1Matters to be taken into account in determining whether accommodation is suitable for persons who are, or may be in priority need
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In determining for the purposes of Part 2 of the 2014 Act whether accommodation is suitable for a person who is, or may be in priority need4, there must be taken into account, where appropriate, the following matters relating to a person who is either the applicant, or who is a member of the applicant’s household—
a
the specific health needs of the person;
b
the proximity and accessibility of family support;
c
any disability of the person;
d
the proximity and accessibility of medical facilities, and other support services which—
i
are currently used by or provided to the person; and
ii
are essential to the well-being of the person;
e
where the accommodation is situated outside the area of the authority, the distance of the accommodation from the area of the authority;
f
the significance of any disruption which would be caused by the location of the accommodation to the employment, caring responsibilities or education of the person; and
g
the proximity of alleged perpetrators and victims of domestic abuse.