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How do we enable financial safeguarding?

Designed specifically with vulnerable adults and their support networks in mind, we ensure financial safeguarding for all of our clients through our…

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How does Monika function?

Utilised by thousands of clients and their support networks, our specialised banking and payments platform, Monika, is accessible both online and in-app….

Money Carer – Appointeeship & Money Management Services UK

Can there be more than one appointee?

No. Unlike Lasting Power of Attorney agreements, or court deputyship orders, there can only legally be one appointee in place for an…

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Can an appointee be recommended as part of a care plan?

Limited financial decision-making most commonly triggers the nomination of an appointee. Therefore, not all those living in care will be eligible for…

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What is the minimum age for appointeeship?

The minimum age for prospective appointees is 18 or over. This limitation is in place primarily to ensure that appointees are suitable…

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What happens when a person with an appointee dies?

All appointeeship duties effectively end upon a client’s passing. It is the appointee’s responsibility to notify the DWP at the earliest convenience….

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What if there are no family or friends to take on the appointeeship legal role?

Family members and close friends should be the first people approached by the DWP to take on the role. As they will…

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What legal duties does an appointee have?

Appointeeship, Deputyship, Power of Attorney, Money Management, Banking In dealing with the management of a person’s welfare benefits, one of the primary…