# The Discretionary Support Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016, Regulation 7: Person unable to act


If a claim for discretionary support is made by or on behalf of a person (“P”), who is unable for the time being to act, the claim shall be made by—
(a) a person who has been appointed to act on P’s behalf by the Department under regulation 33(1) of the Social Security (Claims and Payments) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1987; or
(b) a person who has been appointed, with a general power or a power to claim or receive benefit, by P under the Powers of Attorney Act (Northern Ireland) 1971, the Enduring Powers of Attorney (Northern Ireland) Order 1987 or otherwise.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nidsr/2016/9780338005540/regulation/7 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-discretionary-support-regulations-northern-ireland-2016/regulation-7
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