Lambeth Children’s Homes Redress Scheme
Over 96% of applications received have now been concluded and the remaining few applications are expected to conclude over the coming months. The arrangements for the Independent Appeal Panel to consider any remaining appeals within the Scheme will come to an end by the following dates:
- Eligibility Appeals – appeals to be lodged by 30 June 2024
- Level of redress payment - appeals to be lodged by 31 August 2024
- Level of applicant costs - appeals to be lodged by 30 September 2024
The arrangements for the provision of all the non-financial services available under the Scheme will come to an end by 31 December 2024.
Any requests for access to advisory services referrals, a written letter of apology or meeting with a senior representative of the council will all need to have been submitted before this date.
The scheme closed to new applications on Saturday, 1 January 2022 at 5pm
The Lambeth Redress Scheme pays compensation to people who were abused or lived in fear of being abused while in Lambeth’s care as children. The scheme is for those who lived in or visited a Lambeth children’s home (including those at Shirley Oaks) or attended Shirley Oaks Primary School.
Applications received before the deadline will continue to be processed.
About the scheme
The Lambeth Redress Scheme pays compensation to people who were abused or lived in fear of being abused while in Lambeth’s care as children. The scheme is for those who lived in or visited a Lambeth children’s home (including those at Shirley Oaks) or attended Shirley Oaks Primary School.
At Lambeth Council, we know that many former children’s homes residents will never be able to forgive us for their childhood experiences.
We are truly sorry for what happened to children in our care in the past and the consequences for their adult lives. While we cannot right those wrongs, we want everyone who is eligible for compensation to get it.
By July 2021:
- 1,887 people have made applications
- more than £71.5 million has been paid out of the scheme
- we have provided independent, free and confidential counselling and specialist advice to applicants
Contact the Redress Team
Phone: 020 7926 6980
Email: redress@lambeth.gov.uk
Post: Lambeth Redress Scheme, PO Box 747, Winchester, SO23 5DP