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Employment problems
UNISON boasts the largest number of local union reps, branches and officers in
the UK. They're your first port of call for advice and support with problems at
work. Where necessary they can refer your case on to the regional office or
UNISON's specialist in-house lawyers and team of trade union solicitors. See
Dispute
Resolution - Government procedures from Oct 04
Injury and accidents at work
UNISON has won more than £350 million in compensation for members involved in
work-related personal injuries. This includes assaults, industrial diseases and
accidents at work, on the way to or from work or on union business.
Contact UNISON's accident helpline on 0845 355 0845 for more details.
Accidents outside work
UNISON's personal injury service covers any accident which happens to you and
your family outside the workplace, including:
Road traffic accidents
Accidents in the street
Disease cases
Slipping and tripping accidents
Free initial legal advice
UNISON members can get free legal advice on any matter not related to work from
UNISON's solicitors. This service entitles you to receive a 30-minute telephone
interview with a solicitor. Phone UNISON Direct on 0845 355 0845 for more
details.
 Online
solicitors
Thompsons solicitors' online library offers advice on all sorts of issues from
problems with neighbours or goods to trade union rights, discrimination against
lesbians and gays at work and clinical negligence:
www.thompsons.law.co.uk
Work tenancy problems
You may be eligible for advice from UNISON's
solicitors if you need to live in particular accommodation as part of your
job or your employer has given you accommodation as part of the job.
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Wills and conveyancing
Members can use our free wills service and are eligible for cut price
conveyancing.
Phone UNISON Direct on 0845 355 0845 for more details or contact
Suffolk HealthCare.
Tel: 01473 329009
Criminal cases
Members get free legal representation if they face criminal charges arising out
of their work. We can also represent
 members for road traffic offences if your
job is at risk should you be convicted. You must contact your UNISON branch if
you need to use this service. If you have any problem phone UNISON Direct on
0845 355 0845.
Immigration
UNISON can provide advice or represent members who experience immigration
problems that threaten their employment.
Medical negligence
UNISON offers a free initial screening service for members who have been
affected by medical negligence.
Online accident form
If you've had an accident on the job or outside work during the last three years
you may be entitled to compensation. Your family may also qualify for injuries
outside work.
In case of accident or injury you can also email UNISON at:
direct@unison.co.uk
Eligibility
In order to qualify for legal help you need to:
Have been a UNISON member at least 13 weeks before realising you need legal help
Be up-to-date with your membership subscriptions
Legal information for UNISON reps
If you are a UNISON steward looking for legal briefings and other information
for activists go to UNISON's main
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