Can I resign as the DWP appointee?

An appointee may resign in their role if they feel they can no longer provide a sufficient service. However, they must give at least one month’s notice to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). This avoids any significant disruption to the individual’s service provision.

To do so, an appointee must make a relinquishment request via the correct documentation (Form BF58). Existing appointees are also encouraged to advise of any prospective parties who may be willing to take on the role.

If no suitable persons can be identified, the DWP should prioritise ensuring support is put in place. This may result in the involvement of a corporate appointee, for example.

In a similar vein, the DWP also has the power to revoke appointeeship. This typically occurs where an appointee is not acting in the individual’s best interests, or where a reasonable safeguarding concern has been raised. Any claims of this nature should be raised with the relevant authorities as soon as possible. This allows them time to investigate before a situation can worsen.

For further information or guidance about appointeeship, you can contact us here – or download our appointeeship guide.