Hi, my name is Tigereyes134!

Tigereyes134

Hi, thank you for letting me join. I have recently filled out relevant paperwork but still nothing in writing in over a month, how long does it take to be appointed ? Slowly using all my savings atm

bg844

What paperwork did you fill out?

Tigereyes134

Hi, BF56

Hannah_Alumni

Hello @Tigereyes134

Welcome to the community! I hope you are well? 

Can I ask, what do you mean by being appointed? Have you asked for an appointee or to be an appointee? 

Tigereyes134

Hello Hannah, I've asked to become an appointee for my mum, just wondering how long it takes once the BF56 form has been filled out to receive the BF57 form

Hannah_Alumni

According to the GOV website:

1. DWP arranges to visit the claimant to assess if an appointee is needed.
2. DWP interviews you to make sure you’re a suitable appointee.
3. During the interview, you and the interviewer fill out an appointee application form (Form BF56).
4. If DWP agrees with the application you’ll be sent Form BF57 (confirming you’ve been formally appointed to act for the claimant). You’re not the appointee until this happens.

Have you had the interview yet? Unfortunately there isn't a timescale on the GOV website. Hopefully another member may know  

Tigereyes134

Hi, thank you, yes had interview just waiting now

L_Volunteer

How are you feeling about the interview and waiting @Tigereyes134? Please don't hesitate to let us know if there's anything we can do to help