Proxies, representatives and advocates:
Appointee
Please note: In these descriptions of proxies, representatives and advocates, Q refers to the person whom the proxy, representative or advocate is supporting or representing.
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Purpose of the role
Manages benefits payments on behalf of Q
This role applies when
Q lacks capacity and has not made a Lasting Power of Attorney appointing a DONEE
Applies in mental capacity situations?
Applies in mental health situations?
Applies in day-to-day situations?
Always
Statutory definition of the role (if any)
Defined term | Source | Source_URL |
|---|---|---|
Receiver | Mental Health Act 1983, Part 7 (repealed) | https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1983/20/section/99/enacted |
Appointeeship in respect of Housing Benefit | The Housing Benefit Regulations 2006 | https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/213/regulation/82 |
Appointeeship in respect of Housing Benefit | The Housing Benefit (Persons who have attained the qualifying age for state pension credit) Regulations 2006 | https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/214/regulation/63 |
Appointeeship in respect of The Social Security (Claims and Payments) Regulations 1987 benefits under the Social Security Acts 1975�86 and the Child Benefit Act 1975 | The Social Security (Claims and Payments) Regulations 1987 | https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1987/1968/regulation/33 |
Receiver | Mental Capacity Act 2005, Schedule 5, Part 1 | https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/9/schedule/5/part/1 |
Appointeeship in respect of Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment, Jobseeker's Allowance and Employment and Support Allowance | The Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment, Jobseeker's Allowance and Employment and Support Allowance (Claims and Payments) Regulations 2013 (as amended) | https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/380/regulation/57 |
The person in this role
The role involves
is professionally qualified to perform the role
Sometimes
speaking for/on behalf of Q
has a professional relationship with Q
Sometimes
acting in Q's best interests
has a personal relationship with Q
Sometimes
ensuring Q's understanding
is independent of the organisation(s) involved
being consulted about Q's health and welfare
has lived experience of Q's care and support needs
Sometimes
being consulted about Q's finances
making decisions about Q's health and welfare
managing Q's finances
Yes
Is the person formally appointed to this role?
How many people can perform this role at one time?
Are there any other criteria for appointment?
Who nominates/appoints them?
Must be
One
Could be an individual (e.g. friend or relative) OR an organisation or representative of an organisation (eg a solicitor or local council)
Self-nomination to DWP
Is the appointment time limited?
Other comments
Duration of appointment