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Support to complete your Census Form

Census weekend is almost upon us. It is a legal requirement that we all fill in the Census.  Need help? Look no further:
  1. Although this is being promoted as a digital first census, it’s not digital only. Therefore, people can call 0800 876 6276 if they would like a paper form.
  2. You can complete your census at any point: early, on 21 March, or late. Completing it late will not get you into trouble. Just ensure that the information you provide is relevant to the night of 21 March.
  3. If you receive the digital access code and are happy to use it, you will need to visit census.gov.uk and click on the green “start census” box.

Census Support Centres are now up and running – these you can call to book an appointment and they will walk you/talk you through the census in person, alternatively they will offer support over the phone. There are two in Sandwell: Ileys Community Centre (0121 448 3940) and Sandwell Deaf Community Association (0121 553 0201 – SDCA is principally for BSL users as it is only 1 of 3 around the country supporting that language) and a third is under discussion. However, there are others in surrounding areas which may be closer. Visit https://census.gov.uk/en/find-a-support-centre/ for more information (the site asks for your postcode and then tells you the nearest location – make sure you click on the link to check opening times).

Completion events are virtual drop-in sessions that people are able to attend if they have questions or want to be walked through the questionnaire. The first three are being held by me, the others are being organised by colleagues.
Wednesday 17 March, 3–4.30pm
Zoom Meeting ID: 978 9869 8589 Password: 9qsr6V
Thursday 18 March, 6–7pm
Zoom Meeting ID: 972 0502 0283 Password: zLj1R9
Friday 19 March, 2–4.30pm
Zoom Meeting ID: 945 4946 6150 Passcode: 7P9Gx7
Friday 19 March, 1–3pm
Saturday 20 March, 11am–2pm
Sunday 21 March
10am – 11am Get help with the Census – Somali
11am – 12pm Get help with the Census – Arabic
12pm – 1pm Get help with the Census – Mandarin
1pm – 2pm Get help with the Census – Bengali
2pm – 3pm Get help with the Census – Gujerati
3pm – 4pm Get help with the Census – Punjabi
4pm – 5pm Get help with the Census – Urdu
Google Meets:  meet.google.com/jqh-tniq-azq (join by phone +44 20 3956 8658‬ PIN: ‪805 082 250‬#)
 
Polish event in Polish 
Broadcast on Facebook site for Centrala Community (Bham Polish ex-pats group)
Polish speaker Zuzka Hilton from the ONS will be speaking to the group about the Census in a Q&A session that gives Polish people living in the Midlands everything they need to know about Census 2021 and why it’s important for them to take part.
It is on Wednesday March 17 at 7pm – 8pm.
Join the event at this link here – https://m.facebook.com/events/4091010774245421
Romanian event in English 
Broadcast on the DOR – Romanian Diaspora Facebook site with translators available during session. Can also be shared with other Eastern Europeans as in English.
Alison Brinkworth will be speaking with Sorina Stallard from the Romanian DOR group in a Q&A about the things that Romanians are most worried about and how to complete the census. It takes place on Saturday March 20th from 11am–Midday https://fb.me/e/2XjtniD5G