Medical Adviser Service

The Provider shall provide advice and guidance on medical matters that relate to the assessment of housing applications or other matters which fall within the responsibility of the Council.

(a)Housing Register The Provider shall assess and advise on medical information in relation to applications from households to join the Kingston Housing Register in accordance with the Council's Housing Allocation Scheme 2017, Housing Act 1996 Part VI and relevant statutory guidance.

(b)Housing Options The Provider shall assess and advise upon medical information in relation to applications from households wishing to be considered for assistance with housing through the statutory homelessness schemes in accordance with Housing Act 1996 Part VII, as amended, relevant case law definitions, Homelessness Code of Guidance for Local Authorities.