An appointee may resign if they are no longer able to carry out the role by giving one month's written…
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Can a social worker request an appointee?
Yes. Social services can request an appointee as part of the best interest or safeguarding decisions. Social workers regularly request…
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Can there be more than one appointee?
No. Unlike Lasting Power of Attorney agreements or Court of Protection deputyship orders, there can be only one legal appointee.…
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Can an appointee be recommended as part of a care plan?
Yes. A social worker should look at this aspect of care as part of the overall assessment and, if a…
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How to change a DWP appointeeship?
If the current appointee no longer wishes to act and nominates another person or organisation, or if the individual is…
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What is the minimum age for appointeeship?
The minimum age to act as an appointee is 18 years old. For further information about becoming a DWP appointee,…
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How do I apply to become a DWP appointee?
Form BF56 must be completed and submitted to the relevant DWP department to become an appointee. An appointment with a…
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What happens when a person with an appointees dies?
When a person with an appointee passes away, the appointee must notify the Department for Work & Pensions to inform…
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What if there are no family or friends to take in the appointeeship legal role?
If the person does not have any friends or relatives to act as an appointee, then The Money Carer Foundation…