30 June 2021. A year today. The last day for our friends, family members & neighbours affected by #Brexit #immigration changes to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme. Those who miss deadline will be here unlawfully.
We discuss what needs to be done: https://gmiau.org/a-year-to-go-three-things-local-authorities-must-do-so-that-children-dont-miss-out-with-brexit-immigration-changes/">https://gmiau.org/a-year-to...

Govt preoccupied with number who have applied. Real question is who has not. Govt has no grip on those figures. What is clear? Certain groups more likely to miss deadline esp people w. complex pasts/presents. This includes the UK& #39;s 10,000 affected #ChildrenInCare & #CareLeavers.

Anna is 15 & lives with foster carers in #GreaterManchester. Born in Latvia, she& #39;s been in UK since she was 8. She can& #39;t make applic to the EU Settlement Scheme because of problems with ID docs & evidence of residence. All made harder by #covid19uk
Read: https://gmiau.org/annas-story/ ">https://gmiau.org/annas-sto...

How can we protect children like Anna? Local authorities need to identify affected children & connect them to legal advice for applics to Settlement Scheme & GB citizenship. In Manchester there& #39;s been a Council pledge thks to @GarryBridges @DCSManchester
https://secure.manchester.gov.uk/news/article/8365/manchester_signs_up_to_show_its_support_for_young_people_affected_by_brexit_immigration_changes">https://secure.manchester.gov.uk/news/arti...

And government protection for #ChildrenInCare & #CareLeavers affected by #Brexit? There& #39;s an #ImmigrationBill in parliament - prefect opportunity to safeguard through @timloughton& #39;s #AmendmentNC2 supported by @ChildSocPol
https://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/sites/default/files/lac.amendmentbriefing.hoc_.report.pdf">https://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/sites/def...