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Medical assessment requests

Published: Friday 6 March 2026

Medical assessment requests can be submitted for each household member. However, points will only be awarded to one household member (usually the household member with the most affected condition).

If you would like to tell us about a medical condition, disability or mobility problem which is being affected by where you currently live, please select the following option in section 8. of the online application form (‘Your Housing Need’):

‘ I, or a member of my household, have a long-term illness or disability which is being caused or impacted by where we live now’

Taking this step will enable you to complete a full medical questionnaire at Section 11. for up to 2 members of your household. If you need to tell us about additional household members, please use the space available in: ‘Details about any further relevant applicants with medical need’.

Please note: it’s important to complete all sections of the questionnaire as we are unable to make an accurate assessment of your needs if information is missing.

It is also important to provide documentary evidence to support the information contained in the medical questionnaire. This should be dated within the last 2 months and must clearly show your full name and current address. Example documents include:

  • GP print outs
  • Document(s) from a medical professional confirming your diagnosis
  • Copies of prescriptions or screenshots of medication

Please allow up to 6-weeks for the assessment outcome to be communicated via a letter to your Homechoice account.

Further information including a video guide, can be viewed here: Medical Assessments guide

Social Housing – Mandatory annual renewal

Published: Monday 2 February 2026

When your annual renewal is due, a reminder letter will be issued directly to the ‘My Communications’ section of your Homechoice account homepage.

To submit your renewal application, please follow the link at the top of your homepage in the ‘My Activity’ section and take care to ensure all your current details are correct before you submit.

Social Housing – Medical points assessments

For more advice and information on how to complete the medical form, please go to ‘Information’ then ‘Medical Assessments’ to view a video guide and frequently asked questions: https://www.homechoicestockport.org/content/Information2/MedicalAssessments

Support to complete a Social Housing or Mutual Exchange application

A range of support is available, including:

Homechoice website maintenance

Published: Monday 19 January 2026

The Homechoice website will be closed for essential maintenance on  Thursday 22nd January and will be back from 1.00am on Friday 23rd  January with the latest property adverts.  

If you need help during this time, you can: 

  • Call us on 0161 217 6016 

  • Visit us in person at Cornerstone, 2 Edward Street, Stockport SK1 3NQ 

We apologise for any inconvenience. 

Mutual Exchange – What can I do if I can’t find a direct swap with another tenant?

Published: Wednesday 10 December 2025

From the Homechoice website homepage, go to ‘Information’ - ‘Mutual Exchanges’ – ‘How do I find a 3-way multi-swap exchange?’ – click the link to open the step-by-step guide ‘to search for a 3-way swap’

You can also find a link to the guide here

Rightsizing / Downsizing - I am a Stockport Homes Tenant living in a family sized property (3 or 4 bedroom) and I want to move to a 1-bedroom property

Published: Wednesday 10 December 2025

The Stockport Homes Rightsizing service helps current tenants living in large family-sized homes to move to a more manageable and affordable home.

We know that many of our customers are experiencing issues linked to disability/adaptation needs and the rising cost-of-living (e.g. heating and utility bills).

If you feel that now is the right time to look at moving to a smaller property, we are here to support you so please get in touch:

Emailrightsizing@stockporthomes.org

Tel: 0161 217 6016