Withdrawal of a request for a means assessment12
1
D may withdraw a request for a means assessment by notifying a local authority at any time before the means assessment has been completed.
2
D may notify the local authority of the decision to withdraw a request for a means assessment orally, in writing, or in any other format that is appropriate to D’s communication needs.
3
Where a request is withdrawn in accordance with this regulation, a local authority may, subject to the maximum reasonable amount prescribed by regulation 5, require D to pay the standard amount towards the cost of securing the service that was the subject of the invitation to request a means assessment.
4
In any case where D notifies a local authority of the withdrawal of a request for a means assessment, the local authority must—
a
acknowledge receipt of the notification in writing and in any other format that is appropriate to D’s communication needs;
b
advise D that the withdrawal of this request does not preclude the submission of a further request for a means assessment in respect of the same or a different service; and
c
advise D whether it will require payment of the standard amount, or the maximum reasonable amount prescribed by regulation 5, towards the cost of securing the service for which the direct payment is, or may be made.
5
Where D is required to pay an amount towards the cost of securing a service in accordance with paragraph (3), D will be required to pay the amount from the date that the local authority provides a statement in accordance with regulation 19.