UNISON Northern Ireland

Membership Services

Our members receive our essential cover support, have access to exclusive benefits and can take advantage of many training opportunities. Every one of our members has their own reason for joining the union, but they all receive all the benefits, help and support we can offer. Membership of UNISON comes with many benefits, from free training and access to legal services, death and accident benefits and support for your welfare. UNISON members are entitled to a range of exclusive deals and discounts that we have negotiated with a number of suppliers.

All Benefits

Our members receive our essential cover and support, have access to exclusive benefits and can take advantage of many training opportunities.

Travel

Travel club
Croyde bay holiday resort

Family

UNISON rewards
UNISON protect – family protection insurance

Motoring

Abbeyautoline
UNISON Drive
Car insurance from LV
Vauxhall partners programme

Wellbeing

Health plans
Vision Express
Dental plans

Money

Lighthouse Financial Advice
Travel insurance
Pre-paid Plus Mastercard
UNISON protect accidental death insurance
UIA home insurance
Pet insurance

Learning and Development

Free Personal and career development courses

Legal

Quality legal services for employment-related and non-work issues

There for you, UNISON’s welfare charity 
Members experiencing financial and emotional difficulties can contact our welfare charity, There for You

UNISON THERE FOR YOU

Members experiencing financial and emotional difficulties can contact our welfare charity, There for You, which provides a confidential advice and support service for members and their dependants.

Financial assistance

If you are a member and you are experiencing financial difficulties, whatever the circumstances, There for You can offer you support.

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Check your benefits

Make sure you’re getting everything you’re entitled to with the UNISON Benefits Calculator, and see what help is available from benefits if you’re affected by coronavirus.

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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.

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General advice

There for You provides a confidential service for members over the phone or in person if you are experiencing personal difficulties.

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Help with debt

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.

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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.

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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.

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Welfare reform

Significant changes are being made to the welfare system. These will eventually lead to many means-tested benefits being abolished and replaced by the universal credit. The government has also introduced a cap on the total amount of benefit that claimants can receive.

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Worried about money?

If you’re worried about money you can talk to an adviser at UNISON Debtline on 0800 389 3302. Lines are open from 8am to 9pm Monday to Friday, and from 9am to 3pm on Saturday.