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As the cost of living continues to bite, UNISON’s branch welfare officers are a vital support to our members, it’s essential they’re equipped to deal with members’ concerns and able to offer advice. UNISON’s national learning and organising team offers a two-stage course for new welfare officers. Stage one consists of a one-hour module and […]
As the cost of living continues to bite, UNISON’s branch welfare officers are a vital support to our members, it’s essential they’re equipped to deal with members’ concerns and able to offer advice. UNISON’s national learning and organising team offers a two-stage course for new welfare officers. Stage one consists of a one-hour module and […]
As the cost of living continues to bite, UNISON’s branch welfare officers are a vital support to our members, it’s essential they’re equipped to deal with members’ concerns and able to offer advice. UNISON’s national learning and organising team offers a two-stage course for new welfare officers. Stage one consists of a one-hour module and […]
There for You, UNISON’s welfare arm, is changing the way members can request financial help. You no longer apply for emergency grants using a separate form, now all applications are made using the Application for Assistance Form. Case managers will then triage the application and respond, hopefully within 48 hours. You can read the full […]
There For You helps UNISON members experiencing financial difficulty. In past years, people would come to the charity when they experienced a sudden upheaval – illness, redundancy and the like – but increasingly they’re having to get in touch just to make ends meet. It’s not hard to see why: we’re enduring the highest period […]
There For You’s Winter Fuel Grant, which has helped thousands of low-paid public service workers cope with the heavy costs of heating their homes over the years, reopens today. UNISON members […]
UNISON’s charity There for You has helped an incredible 4,000 members this year who have needed an extra hand over the pandemic. You can read about the amazing work over 2021 and what plans our welfare team has for 2022 in the December newsletter. From advice to filling in applications to information on our winter […]
This free 1-hour webinar hosted by UNISON’s charity There for You is delivered by The Money Charity. It’s designed to help UNISON members manage their money better, stay on top of their finances and plan for the future. It also offers the latest in money saving tips. More information Find out more and register on […]
UNISON’s Covid-19 response fund reopens today, offering grants of up to £500 to help members affected by the pandemic. If you are a UNISON member, you can apply for the fund if your income has been affected in any of the following ways: You and/or your partner are currently furloughed; You and/or your partner are […]
UNISON Eastern members facing financial hardship because of Covid-19 are being encouraged to apply for special grants to help them get by. UNISON’s There For You charity has set up a £250,000 fund to help members get through these difficult times. The centrally administered fund means UNISON members can quickly access grants of £250 if […]
***Time is running out – claim by 15 February for your Winter Fuel Grant*** With rising fuel costs and another cold winter many members are worried about how they’re going to pay this year’s winter fuel bills. But help is at hand. There for You, UNISON’s welfare arm, has set up a limited fund to […]
Welcome to There For You, the newsletter of the Eastern region’s welfare committee. It’s chock full of news on events and training opportunities this year, as well as information on loneliness, home takeovers and migrant networks. Welfare Newsletter autumn 2018
Get help staying warm this winter With rising fuel costs and another cold winter looming, many members are worried about how they’re going to pay this year’s Winter fuel bills. Help is at hand There for You, UNISON’s own charity has set up a limited fund to help UNISON members on low income by way […]
Our Catalan Pyrenean challenge 25 miles in 3 days walking in the stunning Pyrenees of Catalonia and raising funds for UNISON’s own charity From the coast to the mountains, from sea to crag, from sandy beach to shady Mediterranean forest – take in the diverse and changing natural landscapes in Catalonia. Furthermore walks have a relaxed pace with time to take […]
