Appointeeship
- Appointees have very narrow powers, limited to managing money from Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) and to dealing with DWP, acting on behalf of the individual who lacks capacity
- Appointees are limited to receiving and organizing the spending of benefit and/or state pension income for the welfare of the individual who cannot manage their own money
- An appointee must be over 18 years
- The DWP appoints a person or an organisation (e.g., a local council or a care home) as an appointee. The process is relatively quick and simple
- An appointee is accountable to the DWP but is not supervised or monitored regularly
- An appointee must follow any rules laid down by the DWP
- There are fees involved in becoming an appointee
- An appointee cannot claim expenses.
Fees for Appointeeship service:
| Service | Cost |
|---|---|
| Setup fee | £ 944.00 |
| Annual management (Year 1) | £ 982.00 |
| Annual management (Year 2 onward) | £ 824.00 |