If the Windrush scandal has affected you and you suffered losses because you could not confirm your legal status, you may be eligible for compensation from the government.

If you think this could affect you, free and confidential advice is available in Hackney, about making an application for compensation from the Windrush Compensation Scheme.

The Windrush justice clinic partners Claudia Jones Organisation and the Greater Manchester Immigration Aid Unit are providing free and confidential advice at the Hackney Service Centre on the below dates, 11 - 4pm:

• 18 September 2023

• 16 October 2023

• 20 November 2023

You are free to attend without an appointment or you can contact john.davies@hackney.gov.uk to arrange a booked appointment.

Both organisations have expertise in helping residents who are affected by Windrush apply for compensation. 

The Windrush Compensation Scheme is open to you if:

• you came to the UK from a Commonwealth country before 1973

• or your parents or grandparents came to the UK from a Commonwealth country before 1973

• or you came to the UK from any country before 31 December 1988 and are now settled here;

You can also apply if you are:

• The close family member of someone eligible to claim and you have had significant losses yourself;

• or representing the estate of someone who would have been eligible.