14.—(1) The conditions referred to in regulation 13(1) are set out in the following paragraphs of this regulation.
(2) Condition 1 is that D is—
(a)offered a direct payment; or
(b)receiving a direct payment,
to secure the provision of a service.
(3) Condition 2 is that D requests that the local authority which made the offer to pay, or is making the direct payment, carries out a means assessment in accordance with these Regulations.
(4) Condition 3 is that D provides the authority with any information or documents in D’s possession or under his or her control, which the authority reasonably requires in order to carry out a means assessment.