DPA003 – New requests

DPA003 looks in more detail at the new requests for DPAs within the year and the reasons for these requests. 

For table 3a the number of new requests where a DPA was approved should match the number of new DPAs recorded in DPA001.

The overall number of new DPAs in tables 3b, 3c and 3d should match the number of new DPAs recorded in DPA001.

Only DPAs for which a final decision has been made should be included in table 3a under No DPA provided. DPAs which are still progressing through the application and approval process should not be included.

The following data tables are recorded

• Table 3a Sequel to New request. These data are split by whether the DPA was provided or not, the reasons if it was not provided and whether there was a top up if the DPA was provided
• Table 3b Reason for request. This section covers whether the loan is intended to cover the period until a property is sold to pay for care, or whether it is to last the lifetime of the client, to be resolved with sale of property after death
• Table 3c Planned use of property during DPA. This section captures the client’s intention for their property while a DPA is active
• Table 3d Security provided for DPA. This section asks councils to provide information about how the loan is secured. Secured with first charge means that upon the sale of the security (most likely property) the council has the first claim on the proceeds of that sale in order to pay off the loan. Second charge means that someone else (for example a mortgage company) has the first claim, and the council is entitled to the remaining proceeds following the settling of other debts against the security. Other security is an option to cover any other arrangement made regarding security

All of these tables are split by the age bands of 18 to 64 and 65 and over.

Should I record a person in multiple categories if they fit multiple situations (such as a family member who is renting the property)? In table 3c Or if they have different short and long term plans for the property

Only record each deferred payment in one category. If the deferred payment could fit into multiple categories, choose the one which reflects the primary intention of the individual in the medium term (i.e. not the current or short term intention, or the longer-term plan which for most people would be to sell their home).

If a family member is renting a property (and hence there is arguably no ‘primary’ intention between the two), this should be recorded as ‘rental’.

If a DPA is not taken up due to qualification for continuing health care should this be classed as a local authority or client reason in DPA 003, table 3a

DPA003 measures new requests for DPAs and the sequel to that request. In Table 3a, at the point of assessment for a DPA, if an individual is assessed as eligible for CHC they will no longer meet the criteria for a DPA. This should be classed as an LA reason. The category of “client reasons” is intended to measure the cases where a client has chosen not to proceed with a DPA due to the terms being offered to them.

Are applicants included in DPA003, table 3b for "bridging loan to allow sale of property" expected to be he same as those in table 3c under "sale"? Should these members be the same?

DPA003 measures new requests for DPAs and the sequel to that request. Table 3b counts the reason for the request whilst Table 3c counts the intended use of the property as far as an LA is aware. Thus, these numbers are expected to be the same.

Recording data under "other" in DPA003 table 3b

The “other” category in DPA003 Table 3b is intended to be used for all situations where “bridging loan to allow sale of the property” and “lifetime loan” are not applicable.

Is it expected that those applicants included under "lifetime loan" in table 3b are those that do not wish to sell their property during their lifetime?

In DPA003 Table 3b, yes, it is expected that those included in the category “lifetime loan” do not wish to sell their property during their lifetime.