Priority need of vulnerable people

A person has a priority need if they or someone they live with is vulnerable because of: 

• Old age
• A mental health condition
• Being a disabled person
• Some other special reason
• Other special reasons could include if someone is vulnerable as a result of being victim or 
• Trafficking or modern slavery, or because they are a young person without support. 
• A person also has a priority need if they are vulnerable because they: 
• Were in the regular armed forces
• Have been in prison
• Are over 21 and spent time in care
• Left their accommodation because of violence or threats of violence
• A person might be vulnerable for one of these reasons or a combination of them.