A DWP appointee is someone who is appointed to manage the welfare benefits and money management matters of a person…
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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…
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Can an appointee reside overseas?
The rationale behind making someone an appointee is that they will have regular contact with the service user and their…
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Can I resign as the DWP appointee?
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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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…
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What legal duties does an appointee have?
An appointee must inform the DWP if there is any change in a person’s circumstances that may affect their welfare…
