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It’s Mental Health Awareness Week and the pandemic is having a significant and negative impact on our collective mental health. But don’t worry, your union is here to help

Sixty-nine branches have donated to our COVID response fund so far – is yours on that list?

If you’re a member and worried about your status after the UK’s scheduled departure from the European Union, we can help

Applications revealed the stark choices many face when it comes to balancing the basics of life. The winter fuel grants scheme is an invaluable lifeline for some […]

Liz Potter was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer in the summer of 2013 at the age of 49.

‘The cuts have shattered our enthusiasm’

Disabled workers describe struggle to work 20 years after Disability Discrimination Act

UNISON has reacted with dismay to the Welfare Reform and Work Bill which had its second reading in the House of Commons earlier this week

If you are dealing with members or promoting this grant - please let pass on this information.   More information on the UNISON Facebook page […]

The closing date for receipt of completed application forms is Friday 11 July 2014. School uniform grants application form School uniform grants poster School uniform grants leaflet […]

There For You has a fund available to help low-income members with grants for school uniforms

The number of UNISON members turning to the union’s welfare charity, There For You, has doubled since 2010, and most are working full time

More than half of applicants for a fuel grant (56.6%) had sacrificed food to keep warm, while 69% had cut back on clothing and 80% on leisure. The survey also revealed that […]

UNISON’s welfare fund pays out a record amount to help struggling members

There for You will again be setting up a limited fund to help members on low incomes by way of a one-off payment.