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There for You: domestic violence

But more that that, There for You has changed Carla’s life. “We now live in a home where there is laughter and happiness and the children […]

Magazine on the UNISON National site.

Countdown to Christmas – the rise and rise of the food bank

UNISON is campaigning to change the government's welfare reforms so that vulnerable and low-paid families are lifted out of poverty […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

There for You: at a time for grieving

She’s thankful for the help she received, but most of all, she says, “I hope things will change some day.” Hers was one of over 4,000 cases that UNISON’s charity There for You responded to […]

Magazine on the UNISON National site.

There for You 2017 charity challenge

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 […]

News, UNISON voices on the UNISON Eastern site.

UNISON member goes topless in Birmingham for public services

Liz Potter’s double mastectomy following breast cancer left her determined to speak up for the NHS

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Breast cancer, my union and me

I also needed new glasses as the treatment changed my eyesight. “Plus my fuel bills were going sky high, as I had to stay at home a lot during […]

Article, Magazine on the UNISON National site.

Nursing professionals ‘more likely to experience domestic abuse’

It is an issue for everyone, including UNISON. “We recognise the impact that domestic abuse has on our members’ lives.” That is why the union offers practical support to help […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

UNISON calls for energy equality for the UK’s worst-off users

‘Thousands die each winter because they cannot afford to heat their homes’, union and campaign group Fuel Poverty Action warn

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Winter fuel grants for members

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 […]

Article, News on the UNISON Eastern site.

Food banks hope to give Britain’s ‘hidden poor’ a festive Christmas

After benefits problems (27.4% benefit delay, 16.6% benefit changes), low income is the second largest cause of emergency need, accounting for nearly one in four of […]

Magazine, moving on the UNISON National site.

Food banks hope to give Britain’s ‘hidden poor’ a festive Christmas

After benefits problems (27.4% benefit delay, 16.6% benefit changes), low income is the second largest cause of emergency need, accounting for nearly one in four of […]

Behind the headlines, Magazine on the Magazine site.

Support your local food bank this Christmas

As Britain succumbs to a poverty crisis, food banks are calling on people’s support to help those less fortunate, including children, who are facing hunger. Between April and September this year the Trussell Trust distributed more than 500,000 emergency food parcels to people in crisis –  over 188,500 of them to children. That means that for the […]

Article on the UNISON South East site.

There for members – how our charity helped this winter

More than 600 UNISON members struggling to pay for their heating, have been awarded over £30,000 thanks to UNISON’s dedicated welfare charity, There For You.

Article on the UNISON National site.

Worried about the costs of sending children to school?

Get help with school uniform costs this summer form UNISON’s own welfare arm There for you

Article, News on the UNISON South East site.

It’s the classic win-win

Join the UNISON lottery – win cash prizes AND support our charity, There for You

Article on the UNISON National site.