Legal helpline
Call our 24 hour free helpline for professional advice on
personal, non-work related legal issues. We have assembled a team
of legal experts waiting to help you.
Call: 0800 709 007
Visit:
http://www.unitetheunion.org/legalhelpline
Personal injury claims
Unite’s free personal injury service covers you for accidents at
work, occupational diseases, and accidents in the street and road.
This service is free and you will receive 100% of the compensation
that you are awarded. Contact your regional office to obtain an
application form and make your claim.
Call: 0800 709 007
Visit:
http://www.unitetheunion.org/member_services/legal_help/personal_injury_claims.aspx
Unite pre-paid debit card
Sign up for Unite’s free pre-paid debit card and you’ll get up
to 6% cashback every time you shop with many well-known high street
retailers.
Call: 0845 026
1101
Visit: http://www.uniterewards.com/
Unite Jobs Board
Look up all the latest job vacancies with approved employers in
your area with Unite’s jobs board.
Visit: http://www.unite4jobs.co.uk/
CV and application letter writing
Create a great CV and application letter with Unite’s
downloadable template. Our tools will help you stand out from the
crowd to potential employers.
Visit: http://www.unite4jobs.co.uk/
Interview tips
Download Unite’s guide for succeeding in job interviews. Learn
more about the interview process and how to make the best first
impression.
Visit: http://www.unite4jobs.co.uk/
Debt counselling
Call our free confidential helpline to speak to financial
experts about your situation. After our experts have interviewed
you about your finances, you will receive a comprehensive package
of advice to help you get yourself back on track.
Call: 0845 026
1101
Visit: http://www.payplan.com/
Welfare benefits check-up
Millions of pounds per year goes unclaimed by people who are
entitled to benefits. Unite’s trusted provider offers you an online
calculator to determine whether you are claiming the right type and
amount of benefit.
Visit: http://www.turn2us.org.uk/benefits_search.aspx
Gas and electricity comparison service
Unite community membership gives you access to Union Energy, the
TUC’s price comparison service. Call our free helpline with your
post code and details of your energy consumption, and we will
arrange the best deal on your behalf.
Union Energy promises to find Unite members the most competitive
domestic energy deal. The service guarantees that prices remain low
in the future through its ongoing monitoring programme. Members
using this service can save an average of over £150 each year.
Call: 0800 094
9039
Visit: http://www.unionenergy.co.uk/
Tax refund advice
If you think you have paid too much tax on your earnings, our
trusted providers can help you claim a rebate. Simply complete a
form, available by post or on our website, and our providers will
apply to the Inland Revenue on your behalf. This service has
so far reclaimed over £7m on behalf of our members. The average
refund is £210 per individual. We do not charge for this service,
however our providers will take a percentage of your refund should
you be successful.
Call: 0161 968
7300
Visit: http://taxrebates.com/services/refer/uniteweb.html
Free personal and fatal accident cover
Unite can offer you up to £5,000 of personal and fatal accident
cover as part of the community membership scheme. If the
unthinkable happens it’s good to know somebody is there to
help.
Call: 0845 026
1101
Visit: http://www.uniteprotect.com/DisplayHome.do
Financial mis-selling advice
Many financial services companies have been found guilty of
mis-selling unnecessary insurance with financial products such as a
credit card or personal loan. Find out if you were mis-sold Payment
Protection Insurance (PPI). To see if you can claim, contact:
Call: 0800 009 3038
Discounted insurance
Unite offers competitive home, car and travel insurance. Contact
us free today to see how much you could save.
Call: 0800 345
7799
Visit: http://www.uia.co.uk/unite/
Vision express discount vouchers
Take advantage of our exclusive deal with Vision Express by
downloading vouchers from our website. Offers include:
Savings include:
· Free Eye Tests
· £30 of complete glasses
· £70 on contact lenses (when you join the direct debit
scheme)
· Designer 2 for 1 glasses
Visit:
Vision Express
Benevolent fund
Apply for a one-off grant from Unite’s benevolent fund which is
there to support members during times of financial hardship.
We will send you an application form which will ask you a range
of questions about your income, savings, capital, debts and housing
expenditure, as well as information about your circumstances.
The benevolent fund trustees will carefully consider your claim
on its merits, taking into account our available budget and our
framework of guidelines to decide whether you are eligible for
financial support.
Call: 020 7611
2500
Visit: http://www.unitetheunion.org/benevolentfund
