NPT Unison

01/10/2026

💜Welfare at Work Week💜

Give Your Finances a Health Check!

Did you know there are useful online tools available to help UNISON members better understand their finances?

💷 Benefits Calculator: Find out what benefits you could be entitled to. It’s free, anonymous and only takes around 10 minutes.
👉 https://unison.entitledto.co.uk/home/start

📝 Budget Planner: Review your household finances and get a clearer picture of your money coming in and going out.
👉 https://budgetnew.entitledto.co.uk/unison/start

✅ Check your entitlement
✅ Review your finances
✅ Take positive steps towards your financial wellbeing

A few minutes could help make a difference to your household finances. 💜

Our benefits calculator will help you find out what benefits you can claim.

30/09/2026

💜 WELFARE AT WORK WEEK 💜

Your UNISON membership is there for you when you need it most

Facing unexpected financial difficulties?

Through UNISON’s There for You service, eligible members can apply for a one-off financial assistance grant to help with essential costs such as utility bills, general living expenses, household appliances, urgent repairs, disability needs and funeral costs.

💷 Your membership is about more than support at work.

Don’t struggle alone. See if UNISON can help.

👇https://unison.org.uk/there-for-you/financial-assistance-grant

UNISON Neath Port Talbot Branch

[email protected] | 01639 763820

Financial assistance We can provide grants to members who have experienced hardship due to unforeseen circumstances One-off grants for members facing financial difficultyIf you are a member and are struggling with your finances, There for You can offer a one-off financial assistance grant.We support...

29/09/2026

💜 Welfare at Work Week: UNISON Debtline

Are money worries keeping you awake at night?

If you're struggling with debt, UNISON Debtline offers members free, confidential debt advice through PayPlan. From credit cards and household bills to rent, mortgage or council tax arrears, professional support is available to help you understand your options and take control.

📞 Call FREE: 0800 389 3302

💻 Support is also available by email, WhatsApp and live chat.

You don't have to face money worries alone. 💜

Find out more about UNISON Debtline: https://unison.org.uk/there-for-you/debt-advice-and-support

UNISON Neath Port Talbot Branch

📧 [email protected] | 📞 01639 763820

Debt advice and support If you are struggling to get out of debt, UNISON Debtline can help you take control of your finances Free and trusted debt advice for our membersA change in your circumstances – from a job loss or divorce to medical costs or unexpected expenses –  can turn a manageable s...

28/09/2026

💜 Welfare at Work Week 2026 | 28 September – 2 October 💜

🛒 UNISON Seasonal Food Fund 2026

Need help with the cost of groceries? Eligible UNISON members experiencing financial difficulty can apply for a £30 food voucher per qualifying person in their household.

📅 Opens: 12 noon, Wednesday 30 September

⏰ Applications are open for 24 hours only!

👉 Check your eligibility and apply: https://unison.org.uk/there-for-you/seasonal-food-fund

💜 UNISON NPT – supporting our members, in work and beyond.

Seasonal food fund Get help with the cost of groceries from our charity, There for You UNISON Welfare – There for You Seasonal Food Fund 2026 When can I apply? This fund will open at 12 noon on Wednesday 30 September 2026 for 24 hours; applications will only be accepted during this timeframe.Eli...

25/09/2026

💜 Did you know your UNISON membership gives you access to welfare support?

From 28 September to 2 October, we’ll be supporting Welfare at Work Week 2026.

Throughout the week, UNISON Neath Port Talbot Branch will be highlighting some of the valuable resources and support available to you as a UNISON member.

💷 Financial assistance
💳 Debt advice
📋 Budgeting support
💜 Welfare information and resources

Sometimes we all need a little extra support. Being a UNISON member means you don’t have to face difficult times alone.

Keep an eye on our updates throughout the week to find out more about the help available to you.

Not in UNISON? Join us and be part of something bigger.

UNISON is one of the UK’s largest trade unions, with 1.3 million members. We represent staff who provide public services in the public and private sector.

18/09/2026

💷 Feeling the Financial Squeeze?

NPT UNISON members are invited to a helpful online webinar with Quilter Financial Advisers.

With the cost of living continuing to put pressure on household finances, this webinar will provide members with useful information and guidance to help navigate the financial squeeze and make the most of their money.

The session will be delivered by a presenter from Quilter Financial Advisers, giving members an opportunity to hear expert financial guidance and information.

📅 22 October 2026
⏰️11am–12pm

Register for the webinar here:
https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/5504198/C43E956F00E3EC700D206FC16CA4C5B3

We hope as many members as possible will be able to join us.

Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 11:00 AM British Summer Time.

16/09/2026

🏖️ Retiring soon? Don’t leave your union behind!

UNISON NPT members can switch to Retired Membership FREE of charge and continue enjoying valuable member benefits.

✅ Save £15
✅ Member discounts & savings
✅ Legal & welfare support
✅ Stay connected with your union

Contact your NPT UNISON Office for your Retired Membership Form today.

📧 [email protected]
📞 01639 763820

11/09/2026

Join our campaign and show your support for ending term time only pay for school support staff in Wales! You don't have to work in a school or be a member of UNISON to sign, so please share with your colleagues and beyond to raise awareness of this important issue 💜✊

https://action.unison.org.uk/page/196221/petition/1?locale=en-GB

More than 10,000 people have signed the petition to end term-time only pay for school support staff in Wales in less than three days.

Help keep it growing. Share the petition and ask someone you know to sign. ✍️

https://unsn.uk/end-term

09/09/2026

📢 National Pay Agreement Reached for 2026/27

The 2026/27 National Pay Agreement delivers a 3.30% pay increase from 1 April 2026. Backdated pay and revised salaries will be paid in September 2026.

If you're claiming Universal Credit and are worried about the impact of arrears, contact Payroll at [email protected] by 11 September 2026.

02/09/2026

📢 Our new UNISON member portal is here!

Activate your account today to access workplace support, member benefits, learning opportunities, exclusive discounts, legal advice and much more.

Make the most of your UNISON membership and discover everything available to support you.

👇 https://unison.org.uk/welcome-your-new-unison-website-and-member-portal