Financial Support for Unison Members

In these difficult and uncertain times and while many of our members are having to stay at home to protect themselves due to under lying medical conditions, or in self isolation to protect their families, we acknowledge that this may create financial pressure due to additional expense or loss of earnings.  

UNISON There for You, is your national Charity, supporting members in times of need. We offer a unique confidential advice and support service just for UNISON Members and their dependants. Whether it’s just a chat and a listening ear, advice or more concrete help you’re seeking, we may be able to help. At a glance, the Charity offers financial assistance, debt advice, support and sign posting information to other organisations where required. 

The Charity, its Trustees and your Branch Welfare officers are working hard to support you, our members, at this difficult time. We are keeping up to date with advice and guidelines given by central Government and employers.

Should you need help, your first point of call should be your Branch Welfare Officers. They can be contacted via 0161 291 5212.

If you find yourself with mounting debts due to loss of earnings in this current crisis, please consider speaking to our debt management partners PayPlan on 0800 389 3302. The number should identify the caller as a Unison member but please advise the agent you are with Unison as our members get the support free of charge. 

There are a number of other resources available to assist you:

https://www.unison.org.uk/get-help/services-support/there-for-you/ https://unison.entitledto.co.uk/home/start