Priority Need
Am I in Priority Need?
You or someone who normally lives with you may be in priority
need due to:
- Pregnancy
- Being 16 or 17 years old
- Dependent Children
- Experience of a disaster, such as flood or fire
- Disability including mental and/or physical
- Being a Care Leaver
- Leaving an institution
- Fleeing violence or being threatened with violence
- Other vulnerabilities
It is the duty of the officer to determine that the legal
definition of a priority group is met, as outlined in the Housing
Act 1996 (as amended). Proof of pregnancy, residency of children,
or medical confirmation of a condition may be requested at
interview.
The need for emergency accommodation may be considered at this
point in the investigations. If emergency accommodation is
required, it may be necessary to consider options outside Cheshire
East if accommodation is not available locally.
