Supporting UNISON members when life gets tough
If you are struggling through an unexpected crisis, or if the pressures of every day life are getting to you, There for You can help.
We offer a unique confidential advice and support service just for members of UNISON and their dependants.
Whether it's just a chat and a sympathetic ear, or more concrete help you need, we may be able to help.
We offer:
- Financial assistance
- Debt advice
- Wellbeing breaks
- Support and information
In recent years, we noticed that the name "Welfare" was putting some people off, while other members didn't understand what services we provide.
So we've rebranded our services as the more approachable There for You: supporting UNISON members when life gets tough. The charity's official name remains UNISON Welfare.
Latest news
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT - FAMILY HOLIDAYS SUSPENDED FOR 2012
Please note that, due to financial constraints, the family holiday scheme which is funded through the Bucket and Spade appeal has been suspended for 2012. We hope to offer family breaks again in 2013 and will be using this year to conduct a consultative review so that this scheme can be taken forward.Get Well breaks for members who may be suffering from a serious illness or off long-term sick, breaks for those with caring responsibilities and the recently bereaved will continue to be provided under the Wellbeing Breaks programme.
If you have any queries concerning the above information please email thereforyou@unison.co.uk.
School Uniform Grant 2012
We have set up a limited fund to help UNISON members on low income, with school uniform costs by way of a one-off payment of up to £120 (this is the maximum grant available where there is more than one school age child).There for You Bulletin Issue 3
This bulletin gives an overview of current key areas of activity as well as details of those issues where we need your input or support.Reducing fuel costs
Struggling to pay your bills? Increased heating, lighting and water bills, along with the impact of the recession, mean that many members are having problems paying their fuel bills.< Back | More >
