SEXUAL No impact on this protected characteristic has been identified. (Gay/Lesbian/bi- sexual people) RELIGION OR BELIEF Choice Based Lettings is an (People from different improvement on the nomination faiths) system, as applicants can decide for themselves which property they want to live in, taking into account places of worship, cultural facilities, social networks etc. GENDER No impact on this protected characteristic has been REASSIGNMENT (Trans people) identified. PREGNANCY Applicants who are pregnant AND MATERNITY are treated as family applicants, allowing them to bid for family- sized properties before the baby is born. This avoids overcrowding when the baby is born. MARRIAGE AND No impact on this protected CIVIL PARTNERSHIP characteristic has been identified. AGE Some properties are only available to (People of different people over a certain age (generally ages) 55 or 40). This is justified as the properties have been designed with the physical and social needs of older people in mind, and letting them to younger people would undermine their purpose. Some younger people who are disabled can still apply. People over 50 who have no identified housing need still qualify for housing, whereas younger people do not. This is justified by the much greater supply and lower demand for older people’s accommodation.
SEXUAL (Gay/Lesbian/bi- sexual people) No impact on this protected characteristic has been identified. RELIGION OR BELIEF (People from different faiths) Choice Based Lettings is an improvement on the nomination system, as applicants can decide for themselves which property they want to live in, taking into account places of worship, cultural facilities, social networks etc. GENDER REASSIGNMENT (Trans people) No impact on this protected characteristic has been identified. PREGNANCY AND MATERNITY Applicants who are pregnant are treated as family applicants, allowing them to bid for family- sized properties before the baby is born. This avoids overcrowding when the baby is born. MARRIAGE AND CIVIL PARTNERSHIP No impact on this protected characteristic has been identified. AGE (People of different ages) Some properties are only available to people over a certain age (generally 55 or 40). This is justified as the properties have been designed with the physical and social needs of older people in mind, and letting them to younger people would undermine their purpose. Some younger people who are disabled can still apply. People over 50 who have no identified housing need still qualify for housing, whereas younger people do not. This is justified by the much greater supply and lower demand for older people’s accommodation.
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