A DWP appointee is someone who is appointed to manage the welfare benefits and money management matters of a person…
27.04.2023
Does an appointee have the authority to access private bank accounts?
DWP appointees, along with anyone else, do not have the legal authority to access a person's private bank account unless…
25.04.2023
Is an appointeeship or general power of attorney more suitable for someone with capacity?
The decision to have an appointee or a general power of attorney depends on the individual's specific needs and circumstances.…
25.04.2023
Can an appointee open a high street bank account?
Yes, but it can often be quite involved and requires a personal appointment at a bank branch. Some high-street bank…
25.04.2023
What does an appointee need to do to manage a Universal Credit account?
An appointee will need to be provided with the online login details for the claimant's universal credit journal or, online…
25.04.2023
Can Money Carer provide appointee bank accounts?
Yes. Uniquely, we have our own banking platform with Zempler Bank and this service is used by hundreds of law…
25.04.2023
Can the Money Carer appointeeship fee be paid for via Disability Related Expenditure?
Yes. If the client is in receipt of care and contributes a payment towards their care package, then the cost…
25.04.2023
Can a Doctor recommend an appointee?
Yes. A GP can make a referral to social services and ask that an assessment is made to determine if…
25.04.2023
Can an appointee be nominated on a temporary basis?
The appointee can be nominated for a temporary period, for example following an accident or a short-term illness. In fact,…