Requesting that a claim be considered out of order

* UK Visas and Immigration Form REQUESTING THAT A CLAIM BE CONSIDERED OUT OF ORDER Updated 15 November 2024 © Crown copyright 2024 This publication is licensed under the terms of the Open

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https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/windrush-compensation-scheme-claim-forms-and-guidance/requesting-that-a-claim-be-considered-out-of-order Where claims move into caseworking

(following eligibility being confirmed) consideration of claims should begin in the order in which they were confirmed as eligible. Close family member claims and associated primary/estates

claims will be linked where possible and considered  together with whichever claim was received first. Whilst hardship or vulnerabilities may not generally be a reason to bring the

consideration of a claim out of order, in such instances, caseworkers will assess whether a referral to the Vulnerable Persons Team or an Urgent and Exceptional Payment may be appropriate.

Exceptionally, it may be appropriate to begin considering a claim out of order. This may include where an individual has a critical or life shortening illness that means there is a

substantial risk they will not receive the outcome of their claim if it is considered in order. If you or a family member who has made or is making a claim have such an illness, you should

tell us, either on the claim form or by contacting the Help Team on 0800 678 1925. Requests to consider claims out of order will be looked at on a case by case basis. Back to top