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2 months 3 hours ago #294633 by teresasue
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Hi i am concerned about the upcoming migration for UC from income related ESA for my son who has mental learning difficulties. Many years ago when he was on DLA before it changed to ESA i was granted Official Appointee but i have no written proof of this and don't know how to go about proving this as i hope i can fill in the online form when it comes as his appointee as he wouldn't know how to do it. Anyone's advice be very helpful thanks]

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2 months 2 hours ago - 2 months 2 hours ago #294636 by David
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Hi teresasue,
The best thing you can do is to phone ESA and ask them to check their IT system called CIS Searchlight as to whether you have been officially registered as the appointee. They will find that information under the Relationships tab
( I have used CIS in the past ).

David

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2 months 2 hours ago #294637 by teresasue
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Hi David thanks for that where do i get their phone number please? Also do you know if i will be able to fill in his ESA to UC migration form when it happens as he cant do it due to mental problems

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2 months 2 hours ago #294638 by teresasue
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Does anyone know if you can fill in the esa to uc migration form for someone else please hopefully i am an appointee but if not can you fill it in for someone else please as he won't be able to due to learning difficulties thanks

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2 months 1 hour ago #294639 by David
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Hi teresasue,

Yes, as appointee you are supposed to fill out all DWP forms for the person you represent.

Here are the ESA contact details....
Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
Telephone: 0800 169 0310
Textphone: 0800 169 0314
Relay UK (if you cannot hear or speak on the phone): 18001 then 0800 169 0310
British Sign Language (BSL) video relay service if you’re on a computer - find out how to use the service on mobile or tablet
Welsh language: 0800 169 0207
Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm
Find out about call charges

David

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