Members experiencing financial and emotional difficulties can contact UNISON Welfare, which provides confidential advice and support services for members and their dependants.
Winter Essentials Grant
The Winter Essentials Grant programme is open from 12 noon on 11 December for a period of 24 hours only. Check if you’re eligible and how to apply.
Financial assistance
If you are a member and you are experiencing financial difficulties, whatever the circumstances, There for You can offer you support.
Budget planner
Our user friendly budget planner is free to use and can help you take control of your finances.
Check your benefits
Make sure you’re getting everything you’re entitled to with the UNISON Benefits Calculator.
Welfare calendar – key dates
If you’re a branch welfare officer or activist, here are some essential dates for your diary.
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.
Get free and trusted debt advice
Peace of mind is closer than you might think. Turn to UNISON Debtline, a debt advice service for UNISON members offering free and confidential advice to help you clear your debts and manage your money for the future.
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.
Credit unions
There for You Credit Union Service offers UNISON members access to low interest loans and a range of savings products through our UK network of partner credit unions.
