Matters to be taken into account in determining whether accommodation is suitable for a person2.
In determining whether accommodation is suitable for a person, the local housing authority must take into account the location of the accommodation, including—
(a)
where the accommodation is situated outside the district of the local housing authority, the distance of the accommodation from the district of the authority;
(b)
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 or members of the person’s household;
(c)
the proximity and accessibility of the accommodation to medical facilities and other support which—
(i)
are currently used by or provided to the person or members of the person’s household; and
(ii)
are essential to the well-being of the person or members of the person’s household; and
(d)
the proximity and accessibility of the accommodation to local services, amenities and transport.