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A deferred payment agreement (DPA) is a loan from Dorset Council.
You can have a DPA if you:
We will not give you any cash. We will pay part of your care bill.
You will also pay towards your care, from your income and savings. The amount you pay is worked out using a financial assessment.
Find more information on paying for care and support services.
You cannot have a DPA if:
DPA can be a good solution as you:
It costs £804 to set up the agreement, and then £100 per year. Interest will be added to your loan.
The LPA cannot pay more towards your care than your house is worth. When we have lent you 70% of the value of your home, we will review your situation.
Contact the Deferred Payments Team for an application form.
Phone: 01305 228813
The agreement ends when you die, or you can end the agreement at any time you want.
For example, you might want to sell your home.
You must pay us back the money that we have paid for your care.
A deferred payment agreement can be complicated. It depends on your situation.
It is important to get expert advice before you make a decision. You can get independent financial advice from Money Helper.
Phone: 0800 138 7777