Mobility
Mobility Groups are irrespective of the band assessment, where a member of the household, has a substantial and permanent physical disability which place them into one of the following mobility groups:
Mobility 1 – Full-time wheelchair user
Mobility 2 – Part-time wheelchair user
Mobility 3 – Can only manage 1-3 steps
These mobility groups are also used to categories the accessibility of properties, to which these applicants are prioritised.
The Application Form Instructions
If you are on the Brighton & Hove Housing Register, fit into any of the above mobility groups and would like to apply to be considered for a level access and/ or adapted accommodation please complete a medical & mobility self assessment form.
You can complete the form online by downloading a copy, typing in the text boxes and ticking the multiple choice questions. When you are finished, save a copy and submit your completed application form by logging in to the Homemove applicant portal or emailing a copy to us at homemove@brighton-hove.gov.uk.
If you wish to print and complete the form, you will need to photograph or scan the completed application form and send it to us.
You will also need to upload supporting evidence. Without supporting medical evidence your application to be in a mobility group will be rejected.
Please ensure any supporting evidence is current and/or relevant to your disability and the housing issues stated.
If you are receiving treatment from any professionals, please send in evidence of this.
Below is a list of medical evidence you can submit to support your application.
- Recent ‘Patient Summary'. You can ask the receptionists at your GP's surgery for this. This is a print-out summary of your history and diagnoses, and should be provided free of charge.
- Proof of diagnosis, medication and treatment that you currently receive.
- Any recent reports and assessments regarding your medical needs.
- Reports or assessments regarding your mobility levels from any professionals who are involved within your care. e.g. from Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapist or any other reports such as a walking aid assessment. If you have been assessed to use a wheelchair/electric scooter, we need proof of when you have been assessed to use it e.g. for outdoor use only or full-time