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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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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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…
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Who can become an appointee?
An appointee has to be aged 18 plus and can be a family member or trusted friend or a specialist…
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Why would someone need a corporate appointee?
If a person is living in supported housing, a care or nursing home and is receiving welfare benefits and a…
