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NEC told: ‘We will hold government to account on COVID-19’

“But as we move forward, the government should be aware that there will be a day of reckoning and we will hold them to account. “We are […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Food banks under pressure from a ‘tsunami of need’

That’s why we’re keeping up the pressure on governments and employers to fix the pay crisis, and put an end to the cost of living crisis. It’s within […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Aiming high to be there for our members

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

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Breast cancer, my union and me

It felt like I couldn’t afford cancer." Liz spoke to her local UNISON branch, who encouraged her to apply to UNISON’s welfare charity, There For You, for a […]

Article, 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 and the […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

There for You launches COVID-19 response fund

As a trustee, her background working for the local benefits office helps. “When someone asks you for help, they’re desperate,” says Carol, so […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

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

Then I walked down the road to the butchers and said, ‘We’re the local food bank, Christmas is around the corner and people are saying they won’t have Christmas dinner […]

Magazine, moving on the UNISON National site.

There for You: domestic violence

The government has cut services for those suffering from domestic violence or abuse: 60% of refuge services and […]

Magazine on the UNISON National site.

Our COVID response fund – helping members through the pandemic

But as regional and local lockdowns and restrictions have come back into play, Carol and her family – like so many others […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Coronavirus: UNISON helping members financially

Forms are downloadable from There for You online. UPDATE: In the light of government guidance, we have taken the decision to suspend our Wellbeing Breaks programme.  For this reason […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

‘If you’re struggling, you’re not alone’

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

Article on the UNISON National site.

Four Nations Charity Challenge 2015

Date
14 – 18 May 2015
Location
UK

Come and join us for a charity challenge like no other with walks in England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales covering a total of 40 miles to raise money for There for You, UNISON’s welfare charity

Event on the UNISON National site.

Nursing professionals ‘more likely to experience domestic abuse’

Cavell Trust research shows importance of union’s support for members as well as campaigning and negotiation on ‘an issue for everyone’

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Get support with your energy bills

The damage has been done Although the government has confirmed that eligible means-tested benefit claimants will receive a £300 cost of living […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

‘A safety net we’re all incredibly proud of’

UNISON has always given a helping hand to members in need through There for You – and last year help was needed more than ever as the charity’s new impact report demonstrates

Article, News on the UNISON National site.