EUSS Advice and Support in London
In June 2024, our advice service received 27 incoming referrals from London residents.
The most common issues being late applications [find out more on our Resource hub] and upgrading from Pre-settled status to Settled status [find out more on our Resource hub].
Generally, most queries were regarding late applications for children and elderly people residing in the UK for long periods of time, as well as applications for Non-EEA family members.
Many other queries involve information on how to access their status online, how to update their details and how to manage their status. All enquiries receive personalised information from us, as well as our resources which outline step-by-step how to access/ manage/ update a status online.
If you have any question about your Settled or Pre-Settled status send us a WhatsApp message on +44 7367 095 176
We are open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9 am to 4 pm (excluding Bank Holidays).
Have a look at our Resource hub for information in all aspects of the EU Settlement Scheme, versions in English and community languages available.
Outreach
On June 27th, for Refugee Week, we were at the ‘Rough Sleepers & Asylum Seekers Wellbeing Event’ at Barking Learning Centre.
We spoke to local residents about the EU Settlement Scheme, and helped many understand the importance of having a status and being able to access it. Feedback we received was that the language barrier has been a significant barrier to many, and our resources in community languages were a great help!
We received lots of positive feedback from people as they could finally have access to, and understand information on the EU Settlement Scheme.
Community Events
In June we spoke at the Forum for Equalities and Human Rights in Southwark, coordinated by Citizens Advice Southwark focusing on the need for continued awareness of the EU Settlement Scheme, particularly the barriers and challenges for vulnerable EU citizens and their family members.
We also spoke to the Supporting Migrants Network, coordinated by the BD Collective around the EU Settlement Scheme and the need for support and advice to vulnerable people.
In July, we attended Migrant Help’s ‘Building Bridges Conference 2024’. Here we heard stories, interacted and connected with other like-minded individuals and organisations in the sector.
EmpowerEU Awards: nominations open!
The EU Delegation to the UK recently launched the first ever edition of EmpowerEU Awards, recognising and celebrating the outstanding achievements and initiatives that positively impact EU citizens, local communities, and the youth in the UK.
Please complete the nomination form here. For more info visit this link, or email awards@empower-eu.uk
EUSS Drop-in Sessions
Starting from July 15th, we will be running monthly drop-in sessions at both Barking Learning Centre and Dagenham Library for local residents who need support and advice on the EU Settlement Scheme or their status.
The dates and times are as follows:
Every 3rd Monday of the month on 15th July, 19th August, 16th September, 21st October, 18th November and 16th December 2024.
Where:
Barking Learning Centre from 11am-1pm (Interview room 1)
Dagenham Library from 2pm-4pm (Room G05)
As well as these drop in sessions in Barking and Dagenham, in August we will be starting to run a monthly drop-in hosted by our new community partner’s – Latin American House.
Dates and times will be announced soon – watch this space and our social media @neweuropeans.uk for any updates!
We are also continuing our partnership with Shpresa which supports the Albanian speaking community, based in Barking, and Community House in London which supports the Somali community.
Contact us for outreach work in London:
If you are a community group or organisation which would like to discuss working in partnership with us, or for us to run a session with your staff/ volunteers on the EU Settlement Scheme, please contact
Denisa Strango on denisa.strango@neweuropeans.uk
If you work with someone who needs support with the EU Settlement Scheme please email: help@neweuropeans.uk
