Don’t worry about the Census – we’re here to help!

Bury residents are being offered face-to-face help in completing their Census forms.

A local support centre has been set up in East Bury to assist those having difficulties, whether that’s because they don’t have access to computers or the internet or have any other problems.

The centre is at The Attic Project at 3 Russell Street, Bury and is open every day (except Sundays and Bank Holidays) for appointments.

The Census, carried out every ten years by the Office for National Statistics, is being carried out online this time due to the coronavirus restrictions. Residents across the country are receiving letters asking them to log in using a special code and fill out the forms.

Michelle Delaney-Fargher said: “There are still a considerable number of people who are not confident online, or don’t have access to a computer, smartphone or tablet. Don’t worry – our friendly and experienced advisors are here to help!”

The Attic Project Census Support Centre in Bury is open every week until 4 May as follows:

• Monday from 10am until 2pm
• Tuesday from 10am until 2pm
• Wednesday from 4pm until 8pm
• Thursday from 4pm until 8pm
• Friday from 4pm until 8pm
• Saturday from 9am until 1pm

Appointments must be booked, due to the need to follow coronavirus social distancing requirements.

To book an appointment:

• Ring 0161 285 6145.
• If you would prefer to use our messaging service and we will arrange for someone to call you back, call 07733 655396
• Email info@atticprojectbury.com

Michelle added: “It can take between 25 and 40 minutes to complete the questionnaire at a Census Support Centre, depending on how many people are in your household, so make sure you have enough time for your visit.

“When you come, bring your household access code, which is on the letter or paper questionnaire you have been sent. You can bring your own laptop, smartphone or tablet if you want to use it, but there will also be devices at the centre for you to use.”

The census asks questions about you and those living in your household, such as: what passports are held; where you and the other members of your household lived one year ago; dates of birth and qualifications; the month and year of arrival in the UK, if you were not born here

You do not need to bring proof of the information you’re giving. The information you put on the census form is only used for statistical purposes.

More details about The Attic Project are at https://atticprojectbury.com/

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Press release issued: 16 March 2021.

Picture: Here to help - Lisa Hodgson at The Attic Project ready to help you fill our your Census forms.