Denied bungalow due to age

[Bungano]

I've namechanged for this thread.

Myself and DP both have complex medical issues and are disabled. Both problems with mobility and I use a wheelchair.

Living in a house atm, and have been trying to move since May. Due to our medical needs a bungalow would be perfect, and we both have medical evidence and letters supporting our application.

However our local authority is telling us we can only have a ground floor flat. The issue with this is car to door and potentially some steps.

We are being told we cannot bid on a bungalow as there is an age restriction - you have to be 55+. AIBU to think this is discrimination?

there is a housing association called Habinteg which provides homes for disabled people

Might be worth trying to find out if they have places available anywhere near you.

An over 55 wouldn't just be given a bungalow. Everything works on a priority banding bidding system. People with low need sit on the lists for years. The people getting allocated the bungalows will be over 55 yes- but they'll also more than likely be in a high priority need.

You need to write to your local MP and get help