Useful links

UNISON Welfare works with a wide variety of organisations to support UNISON members and their families. Below are some links you may find useful whether you are a volunteer or a user of our services. The opinions contained in these websites are not necessarily those of UNISON welfare.

Association of Charity Officers
http://www.aco.uk.net
National umbrella body for benevolent charities i.e. charities that provide aid and advice to individuals in need.

Benevolence Today
http://www.benevolencetoday.org
A coalition of over 30 charities, including UNISON Welfare, which is promoting the work of charities which help individuals in need. Site includes search facility for grant making charities listed under occupation.

Citizens Advice Bureau Advice Guide
http://www.adviceguide.org.uk
The online Citizens Advice Bureau service that provides independent advice on your rights.

Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants
http://www.jcwi.org.uk
Provides free advice on immigration, refugee and nationality issues.

Money Made Clear
http://www.moneymadeclear.fsa.gov.uk
Financial Services Authority site for general advice about financial products and services.

Nurse Aid
http://www.nurseaid.org.uk
Nurse Aid (full name 'Edith Cavell Fund for Nurses') is a registered charity which exists to give financial help to Registered Nurses, Student Nurses and Nursing Auxiliaries in need.

Shelter
http://www.sheltercymru.org.uk
http://scotland.shelter.org.uk
http://england.shelter.org.uk

Shelter Cymru/Wales, Scotland and England including emergency housing advice and support.