Sandwell MBC Appointeeship Unit
This record is classed under Appointeeship, Safeguarding adults and mental capacity, Support services, Managing money, Social care information and advice, Individual budgets, Mental health, Benefits and entitlements.
| Service Provider Name | Sandwell MBC Appointeeship Unit |
|---|---|
| Service | Court of Protection Deputy for Property and Affairs, DWP Appointee, safeguarding advice, financial advice, assistance to members of the public in applying to the Court of Protection |
| Address1 | Lyng Centre for Health & Social Care |
| Address2 | 2nd Floor |
| Address3 | Frank Fisher Way |
| Town | West Bromwich |
| County | West Midlands |
| Post Code | B70 7AW |
| Where do they provide service from? | Address as above. Postal address is Sandwell MBC Appointeeship Unit, Jack Judge House, PO Box 15888, Halesowen Street, Oldbury, B69 9EN. |
| Telephone | 0121 533 4802 |
| Fax | 0121 533 4808 |
| appointeeship@sandwell.gov.uk | |
| Website | http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/info/200217/getting_care_and_support/2339/appointeeship |
| Area covered | Borough of Sandwell |
| Who is the service for? | The Appointeeship Unit will deal with the financial affairs of people who: receive a service from Sandwell Adult and Community Services; have been assessed as mentally incapable; and have no friends or family who are able or suitable to take on this role for them. |
| Referral route | Through Sandwell Assist or Mental Health Teams |
| Specific ethnic group? | No |
| Summary of services | Adult and Community Services Appointeeship Unit offers advice and information if you are finding it hard to manage someone else's finances. The Unit can help you find solutions to your problems and make this responsibility easier for you. They also offer help with completion of Court of Protection documents so that you understand the process involved and your responsibilities. If someone is mentally incapable of managing their money, and is at risk of abuse, the Appointeeship Unit can take on responsibility for receiving benefits and paying bills, repaying debts and budgeting. |
| When are the services run? | Monday - Friday |
| Time details | 9am - 5pm |
| Chargeable service? | Yes, Court of Protection Local Authority Administration charges apply |
| Total capacity of service | Not applicable |
| Transport Provided | Not applicable |
| CQC Registered | Not applicable |
| Sandwell Approved List | Not applicable |
| Last updated | 10/04/2013 |
| Location | |
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