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UNISON WELFARE - THERE FOR YOU

  • Supporting UNISON members when life gets tough

    There for You (UNISON Welfare)

    Members experiencing financial and emotional difficulties can contact our welfare charity, There for You, which provides a confidential advice and support service for members and their dependants.

    Branch Welfare Officer - June Adamson - 01634 333806 or m.unison@unison.co.uk


    UNISON Centre, 130 Euston Road, London NW1 2AY Tel: 020 7121 5620
    Email: welfare@unison.co.uk

    • Financial assistance
       
      If you are a member and you are experiencing financial difficulties, whatever the circumstances, There for You can offer you support.

       

    • Wellbeing breaks
       
      Wellbeing breaks can provide welcome relief from stress and respite from difficult circumstances. We can help you towards the costs of a break, depending on your financial situation.

       

    • General advice
       
      There for You provides a confidential service for members over the phone or in person if you are experiencing personal difficulties.

       

    • Branch welfare officers
       
      A branch welfare officer is a member who has volunteered to be the local representative of There for You. They are often the contact person for There for You staff at national office.

       

    • Support There for You
       
      There for You relies on the help and support of volunteers like you to give vital assistance to people in need in the form of debt advice, listening and support, financial assistance, breaks and holidays, and personal advice.

       

    • Octopus monthly prize draw
       
      The monthly Octopus lottery is a great way of supporting the vital work of There for You. The lottery has become a valuable source of income for the charity and helps spread the word about the important work we do every day.
       

      Legal services

      UNISON provides quality legal services for employment-related and non-work issues at no extra cost to members and their family. Our help cover issues such as dismissal, accidents and injuries at work, low-cost conveyancing and help with immigration issues.

      Welfare reform

      Significant changes are being made to the welfare system. These will eventually lead to many means-tested benefits being abolished and replaced by the universal credit. The government has also introduced a cap on the total amount of benefit that claimants can receive.

      Debtline support

      UNISON's Debtline service is available to all UNISON members to help them manage money and deal with debt. We offer free confidential advice to help you clear your debts.

      Other places to get help

      A comprehensive list of websites to provide information, help and advice on most issues that affect you at work or at home.

       

     

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