Becoming A Dhss Appointee

[treetops68]

Has anyone has experience of becoming a DHSS appointee for a family member who has become incapacitated? What is involved and how long does it take?

(Don't know if I've put this in the right category.)

[factor-fiction]

It's DWP you need to search on now. This may help
https://www.gov.uk/become-appointee-for-someone-claiming-benefits

[murraymints]

I did for fil...a woman came to house spoke to him to make sure it was what was necessary and that not being done without his knowledge..asked him to sign a bit of paper..done ..took about 20 mins...he couldn't even sign properly and made a mark !

[treetops68]

Thank you both for your replies. I had checked out the DWP link,ff,and i have spoken to the ESA people so the process is in motion. Minty, thank you, most helpfull. The only problem might be that our son is in a neurological rehabilitation unit near Salsbury (50 miles away) but I expect we can cross that bridge when we come to it.

[murraymints]

tree i'm sure they will accommodate your son's situation, location etc they were very helpful and realistic about the whole state of affairs..hope your son improves with time ...good luck.xx

[treetops68]

Quick update for you both -

Just had a 'phone call re. Appointeship and the wheels are defintely in motion.

Once again, my heartfelt thanks to you both.