Support for vulnerable applicants to the EU Settlement Scheme
Update Explained
The Home Office has announced an additional £2.5 million in funding to support vulnerable EU, EEA, and Swiss citizens, as well as their families, in applying to the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS). This funding will be distributed to 68 grant-funded organizations across the UK, which are tasked with helping individuals who face challenges such as language barriers, IT issues, or other vulnerabilities. Since 2019, more than £27 million has been provided to such organizations to assist over 415,000 vulnerable individuals. The new funding will extend support until at least 30 September 2022, aiming to help disabled people, children, those with severe mental health conditions, victims of human trafficking or domestic abuse, and the homeless, elderly, or isolated. Although the original deadline for applications was 30 June 2021, individuals with reasonable grounds for missing the deadline can still make a late application.
What changed
An additional £2.5 million in funding is allocated to support vulnerable applicants to the EU Settlement Scheme.
Why it matters
Vulnerable individuals who need assistance with their EUSS applications can continue to receive support from grant-funded organizations across the UK until at least 30 September 2022.
Who is affected
- Vulnerable EU, EEA, and Swiss citizens and their family members
- Organizations helping vulnerable individuals apply to the EU Settlement Scheme
Key dates
Funding Available Until
Sep 30, 2022
Funding is available until at least 30 September 2022.
Key details
- £2.5 million in additional funding for vulnerable applicants.
- 68 grant-funded organizations to offer support.
- Support is available for those needing extra help due to language, IT issues, or vulnerability.
Important notes
Late applications to the EUSS can still be made if there are reasonable grounds for missing the original deadline.