From Brent Council Partnerships and Engagement Team
The Scheme is open to those who settled in the UK from a Commonwealth country before 1973, and in certain circumstances their children and grandchildren. Additionally, it is open to all nationalities who arrived to live in the UK before 31 December 1988 and are settled here. Read more on all the categories of eligibility.
How to apply?
The Home Secretary has opened a scheme to compensate
members of the Windrush generation who have suffered losses due to their
inability to prove their right to live in the UK.
The Scheme, which was designed in consultation with those
affected and with independent advice from Martin Forde QC, is the latest step
in the Home Secretary’s commitment to right the wrongs experienced by the
Windrush generation.
More details are in the document below
Who is eligible?
The compensation scheme will provide payments to
individuals who suffered losses as a result of not being able to evidence their
lawful status in the UK. These could range from a loss of employment or access
to housing, benefits, education or NHS healthcare to emotional distress or a
deterioration in mental and physical health.
The Scheme is open to those who settled in the UK from a Commonwealth country before 1973, and in certain circumstances their children and grandchildren. Additionally, it is open to all nationalities who arrived to live in the UK before 31 December 1988 and are settled here. Read more on all the categories of eligibility.
The Home Office will also refund fees paid for certain,
unsuccessful immigration applications, and reimburse legal fees that were
incurred in relation to these.
How to apply?
It is quick and easy to make an application, and help is
available to those who require additional support to make a claim. Claim forms
can be downloaded and guidance on completing the application can be found at www.gov.uk/windrush-compensation
Claimants can also request a form to be sent by post by
calling our helpline on 0800 678 1925 or via email WindrushCompensationScheme@homeoffice.gov.uk where
they can also request a call back if they are overseas.
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