Almost 8,000 EU citizens in Dundee have already applied to the EU Settlement Scheme to secure their rights to live, work and use public services in the UK but help from the business community is required to make sure that no-one misses out, including anyone who might be unaware of the scheme or unable to apply without assistance. This might include people who are older, have disabilities, are vulnerable in some way or perhaps don’t have English as their first language. Closing date is 30th June 2021
Applications for settled status are free. Applicants need to prove their identity, show they live in the UK and declare any criminal convictions. Applications have to be made online, using a PC, tablet or smart phone, on the GOV.UK website at www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families.
Support is available
Telephone support is available from the EU Settlement Resolution Centre. Call 0300 123 7379 Monday to Friday from 8am to 8pm or weekends from 9.30am to 4.30pm.
A helpline service called EU Citizens Support is available by phone from the Citizens Advice Bureau - call 0800 916 9847 Mondays and Fridays from 9am to 1pm or Wednesdays from 1pm to 5pm.
You can also get advice and assistance from the Citizens Rights Project who can also offer support in different languages. Phone 07518 926137 or email info@citizensrightsproject.org.
Or you can contact
Council Advice Services
Telephone: 01382 431188 (Option 2)
Email: welfare.rights@dundeecity.gov.uk
