Can a welfare benefits appointee manage Direct Payments for a person lacking financial capacity?

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Yes. A welfare benefits appointee may be authorised to run direct payments for a direct payment under the Care Act, or a personal health budget, (PHB). However, being a welfare benefits appointee does not automatically entitle or allow them to do so.Direct payments for an adult’s social services care (or their PHB for their health […]

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