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Windrush Compensation Scheme: claim forms and guidance

Claim forms and guidance for people who may be able to claim compensation through the Windrush Compensation Scheme.

Documents

Primary claimant: Windrush compensation claim form

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Primary claimant: Windrush compensation claim form

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Close family member: Windrush compensation claim form

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Close family member: Windrush compensation claim form

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Representative of an estate: Windrush compensation claim form

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Representative of an estate: Windrush compensation claim form

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Details

Use these forms if you are either claiming compensation:

  • for yourself
  • if you are a close family member
  • if you represent someone’s estate

How to claim depends on who you are and if you are in the UK or overseas.

You should read the relevant form guidance before you apply.

If you’re filling in the form using a computer or mobile device

You need to:

  • save a copy of the form before entering your information
  • type directly into the form - do not paste text into the box from another document

Pasting text into the box might mean some of the text is not displayed correctly when you send your form.

If you need more space, add the additional information to a separate document.

We are aware this publication may have accessibility issues. We are reviewing it so that we can fix these.  Read more about our accessible documents policy.

Published 23 August 2019
Last updated 18 December 2023 + show all updates
  1. Added information on what you need to do if you fill in the form on a computer.

  2. Changes to the eligibility criteria, and updated company name for We Are Group.

  3. Information on considering a claim out of order updated.

  4. Update made to Representative of an estate: Windrush compensation claim guidance, Close family member: Windrush compensation claim guidance and Primary claimant: Windrush compensation claim guidance.

  5. Close family member claim form updated.

  6. PDF versions of guidance added for primary claimant, close family member and representative of an estate.

  7. Form and guidance updated for primary claimant, close family member and deceased estates to reflect changes to the scheme.

  8. Updated guidance on claims by: primary claimant; close family members; representative of an estate.

  9. Added guidance on 'Requesting that a claim be considered out of order'. Updated the primary claimant form and the guidance documents for primary claimant, close family member and representative of an estate.

  10. Added guidance on the support available to make a claim as a representative of an estate and guidance on making an application if you are overseas.

  11. Replaced the Primary claimant: Windrush compensation claim guidance and form.

  12. Uploaded revised documents.

  13. Updated forms and guidance.

  14. Updated primary claimant and deceased estates guidance.

  15. Updated guidance for primary claimants, close family members, and estate representatives.

  16. First published.