Request a medical assessment for council housing
How to request a medical assessment so we can allocate you the right type of property for your medical condition.
Overview
If you have applied to join the housing register and have medical needs, you can request a medical assessment.
Depending on the outcome of the assessment, you may be awarded additional points on your housing application. This could include a recommendation for a specific type of property, or floor level.
If you receive a recommendation, we will only consider you for property that meets the recommendations.
The council only award extra bedrooms for people with health problems and carers in exceptional circumstances, and on the advice of a health or social care professional as part of a care plan.
Who can request an assessment
You should only request an assessment if:
- Your medical conditions or disability are severe and permanent and are made worse by your current property
- You are unable to safely access the community or essential facilities in your home due to your medical conditions or disability
- Your current home cannot be improved or adapted to meet your needs
How to apply
After you have applied to join the housing register, request a medical assessment by completing the medical assessment request form.
Download the medical assessment request form (PDF).
You should include information about:
- relevant medical conditions and how they are made worse by your current home.
- recent medical information from consultants and therapy assessments.
Please do not ask your GP for a letter. However, you can request a medical summary and include this with your application.
We don't generally take into account:
- Overcrowding, as it attracts its own points
- Issues related to damp, lift breakdown, pest infestation, anti-social behaviour or neighbour disputes. Please speak to your landlord or housing officer about these issues.
Help with completing the application form
If you need help to complete the form, please call the Housing Options team on 020 7527 4140.
What happens after you apply
We aim to carry out the assessment within a target time of six weeks and we will write to you with the decision. If we need additional information from your health professional, we will request it on your behalf which may delay the assessment.
If you’re not happy with the result of the assessment, you can request a review with further supporting information. If you submit further medical documentation to the council, your medical points can either:
- remain the same
- be increased
- be decreased or be removed altogether
Other housing options and support
If you're a council tenant, find out how to ask for equipment or changes to your home so you can live without needing help.
Find council services and support to help you live independently.
You can also find services across Islington that can provide information and support you in managing your condition and any difficulties you have at home.
