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There For You

UNISON’s welfare service for members and their families

Your union supports you at work, but we know there’s a whole world of other issues that can cause stress, unhappiness, and generally prevent you achieving what you want to achieve.

That’s why UNISON runs a support service covering finances, health, family, personal development and more. This is in addition to the work reps do supporting members at work.

It’s important too that members have a strong voice when it comes to national issues that seriously impact on living standards, such as the welfare system, public services, and jobs. UNISON campaigns in Parliament so policy-makers listen to the voice of public service staff.

How to access There For You

Your branch should have a Welfare Officer trained to support members to find the services they need from UNISON. They’re your first port of call.

Click to find local Branch Finder or check Our facebook page  

UNISON There for You: School Uniform Grant 2017

UNISON There for You: School Uniform Grant 2017

If you have children in full time education, you may be eligible to receive a school uniform grant from UNISON’s charity There for You.  To be considered, you must either be:

In receipt of Housing Benefit; or

Your net annual income is £18,000 or below [Note: We ignore the following income Child benefit, any childcare element included as part of your working tax credits, Disability Living Allowance, Personal Independence Payment].

Also, you will need to have paid a minimum 4 weeks membership subscriptions before 22nd May 2017

To take advantage of this grant please complete the forms below and return to us with all the supporting documentation requested. We’ve also included a Q&A setting out the full conditions and eligibility criteria which should answer any questions that you have.

Please note the closing date is 21st July.

It’s worth a try.  Just log on to www.unison.co.uk/thereforyou 

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Thank your champion

Every hour of every day, people in public services help make our lives better. They keep us safe, educate our children, and care for our loved ones. Now, all over the UK, people are showing their appreciation for the vital work they do.

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Celebrating Our Diversity in Oxford and Canterbury

 The busy summer of celebrating UNISON's diversity has officially kicked off with colourful participation at Oxford and Canterbury Prides in the last couple of weeks.

Posted by Ryan Slaughter660sc on June 14, 2016
 

 

The South East Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Group has

been out in full force celebrating the great history UNISON has in fighting for justice and liberation for LGBT communities across the world. On Satuday 4th June UNISON Oxfordshire Health branch led the organisation and sponsorship of Oxford Pride spreading our message of proud to be in UNISON at the event attended by over 5000 people. Members engaged with revelers giving out employments advice, recruiting new members and explaining the pivitol role UNISON campaigning plays in fighting for the rights of LGBT people. On Saturday 11th June UNISON members attended Canterbury Pride a new event on the LGBT calendar, this follows the excellent work our regional LGBT group does at supporting local community based prides.

  

 

 Upcoming UNISON South East supported Pride Events:

    Portsmouth Pride 18th June, Southsea Common

    Brighton Trans Pride 23rd July, Brunswick Gardens

    Margate Pride 13th August, Margate Seafront

    Reading Pride 3rd September, King's Meadow Park

 

    If you want to march with us, help us on our stalls or become active in the UNISON South East LGBT Group please contact Ron Harley