Partners

Unison has relationships with many like minded organisations including Frizells, Britannia and many more.

Most people join and stay in Unison to get the best representation and support at work when they need it and to have a say over their working lives. But UNISON members also receive superb membership benefits that can save them money and give added value on a wide range of services – a package not matched by any other trade union!

Whether you’re a Unison member but haven’t yet taken advantage of these great deals, or are still thinking about joining, you could save the cost of your subscription many times over.

Frizzell – Financial Services provider to UNISON members  As an approved supplier of financial services to UNISON members, Frizzell offers discounted motor insurance and a range of financial services that we hope helps to make members lives a little bit easier.

UNISONLocal New service launched 2 July 2007 With the new UNISONLocal service you will be able to get discounts at hundreds of local shops and businesses around the UK using your UNISON membership card. From camping to car sales, driving schools to DIY shops, hairdressers to hotels and furniture to florists…in fact just about every shop on your high street. You will find them all in the new UNISONLocal discount shopping service.

Vision Express - the one hour optical lab.Save up to £50. Free eye examination and £30 off complete spectacles when purchasing frames from the £69 and above ranges, with prescirption scratch-resistant plastic lenses. £5 off an eye examination (or FREE Eye examination when purchasing spectacles) £45 contact lenses package (worth £89.85) to ionclude: eye exam, contact lens consultation and 3 months supply of enhance TM contact lenses when joining the direct debit scheme. For further enquiries call 0115 988 2121. NB Offcers are subject to certain conditions.

Fun and adventure Save discounts on Madame Tussauds and theme parks Also includes Alton Towers, Thorpe Park, Chessington World of Adventures and Warwick Castle. Download details in PDF format

Insurance And Finance Special rates for Home, Travel and Pet Insurance UIA Insurance provide great value, low cost insurance for UNISON members, retired members and their families. Members can purchase Home (buildings and/or contents), Travel or Pet insurance. Click on www.unisoninsurance.co.uk for a quote or immediate cover and you will also receive up to 15% on-line discount. Alternatively call UIA free on 0800 66 88 55. News June 09  There are 3 levels of pet insurance (for cats and dogs), with the rating based on the breed of the pet and the home postcode.  Premiums are bespoke to each pet – ensuring that a fairer premium is charged for the cover provided. UIA has also teamed up with Essential Travel to bring members exclusive discounts on airport parking and hotels.    UIA is running a monthly prize draw throughout 2009 with £500 worth of vouchers going to a lucky winner each month – redeemable at the supermarket of their choice. To enter, members should log on to www.uia.co.uk/UNISON/competition

As a mutual insurer, UIA reinvests any surplus in order to keep premiums low. Their underlying principles mean that members can be sure of a consistently fair and honest approach from UNISON’s approved, mutual company – a company that shares trade union values.

UNISON is an Introducer Appointed Representative of UIA (Insurance) Ltd. and UIA (Insurance Services) Ltd., which are both authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Travel Insurance is arranged by Fortis Insurance Ltd, Pet Insurance is arranged by Thornside and underwritten by Allianz Cornhill Insurance plc.

UNIBOND savings plan UNISON’s own tax-exempt savings plan available to members and their families between one and 64 years old. Save from £10 to £25 per month and with UNIBOND’s savings fund guarantee, together with automatic life cover and a tax-free pay out, you can’t lose. Visit our website for more information or to apply online.

Britannia

Britannia As a UNISON member, Britannia offers you an exclusive range of savings accounts and insurance offers. Britannia also offer great mortgage deals with a lifetime discount off the standard variable rate and £150 cashback on completion of your Britannia mortgage. We’ll also show our appreciation with our Membership Reward – currently an annual cash bonus of up to £500, subject to scheme rules and qualifying period. Call us on 0800 77 88 88* to find out more or apply online.

YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE

* Calls may be recorded and/or monitored. Calls from landline phones are free, however mobile providers may charge. Lines are open Mon – Fri 8am – 8pm and Saturday 8am – 12noon.

Motor insurance Trying to find a cheaper rate can take time. However, as a member of UNISON you are entitled to discounted rates on car insurance from Frizzell. Visit their website or call Frizzell on 0800 272 355 for more information.

Personal loans As a member of UNISON you can get access to straight forward personal loans with no hidden charges from Frizzell. You also get a rate that is fixed for the life of your loan – meaning your re-payments will always stay the same. Visit their website or call Frizzell on 0800 272 355 for more information.

Financial review Due to the sheer volume of Financial Products on the market it can be daunting knowing what to do for the best. Visit their website: http://www.frizzell.co.uk/unison/advice/advice or call 0800 272 355 for more information.

Credit card You can apply online for your UNISON credit card, issued by Bank of Scotland. Choose the product that suits your own financial needs and benefit from a MasterCard that has been negotiated on your behalf using the strength of all our members.

Tax Refund Company The Tax Refund Company provides a ‘no refund, no fee’ service and will check that you are paying the correct rate of tax. If you are due a tax refund they will complete all the necessary paperwork for the Inland Revenue on your behalf. For this service they will charge 40 per cent of any refund received as their fee, you keep all future savings, there are no other fees and if you are not due a refund there is no charge. If you have received a self-assessment tax return PTS can also provide a comprehensive tax return service for a fixed fee. An application form and a list of frequently ask questions is available – taxrefundcompany

Britannia Rescue UNISON members save up to 20% on their official road rescue service. Renowned for its high standard of service, Britannia Rescue gets to you faster, costs you less and won’t leave you stranded. Did you know that with an unrivalled 97% satisfaction rate, Britannia Rescue has over 3,000 specialist roadside technicians ready to help you? Rest assured, UNISON has already seen to it that you’ll be in safe hands.

Medicash The UNISON-endorsed plan not only pays you cash when you are ill, but also meets the aims and values of UNISON and supports the NHS. It is a not-for-profit organisation that pays back over 80 per cent of contributory income every year to members in cash benefits. For an application and more details, call 0845 600 0151 and ask for the UNISON plan.

Holidays Croyde Bay Holiday Village Come and enjoy your best ever holiday with us. Situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty, there are lots of things to do, both on and off site. You can look forward to a choice of three different styles of rooms, or self catering cottages. A full english breakfast and four-course evening meal are both included in the half-board price and children under three stay for free. Our Oasis Tropical Leisure Complex includes an indoor heated pool, sauna, spa bath and air conditioned gym. With the majority of activites included in the price and an extra 10% discount for UNISON members, this holiday offers excellant value for money. Call 01271 890 890 for a brochure or visit our website.

Croyde Bay: new accommodation
Just opened are the brand new Atlantic Suites A (for couples self- catering); Atlantic Suites B (for couples on half board); Atlantic Family rooms (featuring a double room or twin-bedded room and separate bunk room; and Atlantic Cottages (for families of up to six self-catering). All Atlantic accommodation is located right next to the beach access and have views either over the sand dunes or the tennis courts and children’s playground.

Croyde Bay Conference Centre
Conferences are perfect occassions to meet colleagues, share information and learn. Flexibility is our watchword. The choice is yours: half-day, full-day or overnight conferences. Whatever the prurpose of your event – educational, motivational, networking or social – Croyde Bay staff make it their mission to help you acheive your aims. Call 01271 890 890 for further information or email d.mansfield@unison.co.uk

Unison Travel Club Service  UNISON is pleased to announce that it has appointed Stewart Travel to provide the UNISON Travel Club Service. Based in Glasgow Stewart Travel is an independent travel agent that has been trading for over 35 years. Founder of the company Willie Stewart is committed to providing UNISON members with discounted prices and special offers as well as the highest service standards possible. The travel club can offer a full service including: flights, ferries, family holidays, city breaks, ski holidays, cruises and much, much more, in fact everything you need to have a great holiday. They can also provide a customised service for independent travellers who want to arrange a special holiday anywhere in the world. To contact the Travel Club telephone: 08705 50 50 00

Unlimited three nights hotel accommodation
UNISON have teamed up with Silver Fox Promotions to bring you the amazing offer of ‘Unlimited Three Nights Accommodation’ for two people at one of over 250 British hotels for just £9.99! Order a Classic Breaks brochure which contains a voucher valid for a stay of up to three nights for two people absolutely free. The offer is subject to each person paying for breakfast and evening meals each day and paying for any extras you may require during your stay. For further information and terms and conditions or to buy your brochure by credit/debit card phone the UNISON Hotel Helpline on 0161 829 3116 (lines open from 8.30am-5.30pm Mon-Fri).

Legal Services   Services from Thomson’s Solicitors for trade union members Did you know… • As a union member you may be entitled to free legal services • We produce a range of publications to assist union members. Check out Thompson’s Unison web page for full details or read this summary

Authorised Members Benefit

CAR PURCHASES Being a partner means fantastic discounts.  To find out more about the fantastic savings available to you and your family on the whole range of Vauxhall models visit partnersprogramme.co.uk entering Unison to log in. Call 0870 444 5678 for assistance.

HEALTH

Unison is proud to announce the launch of its:

50+ HEALTHCARE PLAN

This is a low cost alternative to private medical insurance.  For full information and how to join, please dowload the 50+ Healthcare Plan Factsheet – UnisonPlus50+HealthcarePlan

There is also a:

UNISONPLUS DENTAL PLAN

This works in 3 easy steps:

1. Pay for your dental service or treatment at your visit.
2. Complete and return a claim form with a valid receipt.
3. Receive 100% of your money back*

*Up to generous annual maximums. Please see Premium & Benefits table on the leaflet.

 The full details including premiums and benefits can be downloaded on the Dental Plan Factsheet – UnisonPlusDentalPlan