# The Homelessness (Suitability of Accommodation) (Wales) Order 2015, Article 3

Extent: E+W

In determining for the purposes of Part 2 of the 2014 Act whether accommodation is suitable for a person who is, or may be in priority need, there must be taken into account, where appropriate, the following matters relating to a person who is either the applicant, or who is a member of the applicant’s household—
(a) the specific health needs of the person;
(b) the proximity and accessibility of family support;
(c) any disability of the person;
(d) the proximity and accessibility of medical facilities, and other support services which—
(i) are currently used by or provided to the person; and
(ii) are essential to the well-being of the person;
(e) where the accommodation is situated outside the area of the authority, the distance of the accommodation from the area of the authority;
(f) 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; and
(g) the proximity of alleged perpetrators and victims of domestic abuse.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2015/1268/article/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/homelessness-suitability-of-accommodation-wales-order-2015/article-3
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