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<p>The Home Office requires EU citizens to ‘opt-in’ to the EU Settlement Scheme by
making an application as an immigration status cannot be granted without the consent
of the individual. Furthermore, there is no record of which EU citizens are currently
resident in the UK, so individuals must identify themselves in order to apply to the
scheme.</p><p>The Home Office has put in place a comprehensive vulnerability strategy
to ensure that the EU Settlement Scheme is accessible for all, including those requiring
someone to make an application on their behalf. <br>A user group of external stakeholders
who represent the needs of vulnerable individuals has been established to work with
the Home Office to understand relevant risks and issues and to ensure the right support
arrangements are in place for applicants, including those with mental incapacity.
We are also engaging with relevant stakeholders such as the Department for Health
and Social Care, Local Government Association and Association of Directors of Adult
Social Services to assess the needs of this group and ensure they are met.</p><p>It
is possible for someone to apply to the Scheme on behalf of someone with a mental
incapacity. The Home Office will accept a range of evidence of identity and residence
on behalf of an applicant. In addition, where someone misses the deadline for their
application for a good reason, they will be given a reasonable further period in which
to apply.</p>
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