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Welfare
UNISON Welfare

UNISON Scotland Welfare pages | UNISON UK Welfare pages

If you would like any help filling out any forms for benefits or are in financial difficulties, please contact Les Chalmers, Welfare Officer through the branch office at 01224 620624 or on 07771 662952 or les.chalmers@virgin.net

We are aware of the pressures UNISON members face on a daily basis and can provide support at times of unforeseen financial hardship or personal difficulty such as redundancy, bereavement, illness or relationship breakdown.

UNISON Welfare, our own registered charity, can offer; Support; Confidential Advice; and Financial Assistance UNISON Welfare is exclusively for UNISON members and their dependents at times of special need. Contact your branch welfare officer or branch secretary.

You can also be put in touch the Scottish Welfare Committee by phoning 0870 7777 006. You are always best to approach your branch first.

Welfare Officers and the Welfare Committee have experience in advocacy for members and putting them in touch with other agencies which may also be able to help.

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“I wish to thank the welfare department of UNISON for the financial assistance they gave me in my time of need. It was very much appreciated, helping to alleviate some of the problems I have had to overcome through my long period of illness. I also want to give thanks to Les Chalmers for all his support. Again, many thanks. Anne”