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Recommendation 23

23 Deferred

Collect data on how Windrush Compensation Scheme applicants heard about it.

Conclusion
When individuals apply for the Windrush Compensation Scheme, the Department should collect data on how they heard about it. This would allow for proper evaluation of their outreach work and help decide where more resources should be targeted. (Paragraph 69) Reaching all affected communities
Government response summary AI-generated
The government response details the internal processes for embedding changes to the standard of proof, including staff training, quality assurance, case conferences, and independent review mechanisms, without addressing the recommendation to collect data on how claimants heard about the scheme.
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Government Response Deferred
HM Government · verbatim extract Deferred
The department currently collects this information in the Primary Claim Form and we are looking to include the collection of this data in the next update of all other claim forms.
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