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What is an appointee?
A DWP appointee is someone who is appointed to manage the welfare benefits and money management matters of a person…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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Can a family member be the appointee?
Yes. If the DWP are satisfied that the family member is suitable to undertake the duties of an appointee they…
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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…
