We are aware of the pressures on UNISON members and the many obstacles to
achieving a happy and healthy work life balance.
Our wellbeing breaks can provide welcome relief from the stresses of daily
life and the space and time to reflect away from any difficult or
depressing circumstances. We can help with all or part of the costs of a
break depending on your financial situation.
Below is more information about UNISON Welfare and how we can help you.
The caravan was lovely. We were at
the top of the beach and a bus came through the park which was essential for
my husband.
The
Miles family.
The wellbeing breaks
include:
Family holidays and
outings.
Get well breaks
Breaks in other
special circumstances (e.g. for carers and following
bereavement)
The breaks are delivered in
partnership with the Family Holiday Association, a national charity that
specialises in providing holidays for families in need. For example, they
can arrange a stay in self-catering accommodation in a chalet or caravan
at selected UK holiday centres. UNISON's award winning Croyde Bay
holiday village in Devon is a popular destination with members.
Alternatively, you can organise accommodation of your own choosing in the
UK.
They are designed to provide a holiday for members and their families who
are experiencing difficult circumstances and who have not had a holiday
for at least four years.
Although the holidays are normally for one week we recognise that family
circumstances sometimes mean a shorter break of three to four nights is
preferred. We can also help with day trips or leisure outings.
Our get well breaks are designed to support any members with or without
children, or their dependants, who are recovering from illness
(including stress). accident or an operation and who are not in need
of nursing care.
We recognise that ill health can sometimes impact on the whole family and
that there will be occasions when it will be beneficial for that person
who is ill and the whole family to get away together.
The service is flexible depending on your needs with a choice of
accommodation such as hotels and guest houses or traditional convalescent
facilities and shorted breaks.
We can provide respite breaks for carers with day to day responsibility
for a disabled dependant and breaks following bereavement of a partner or
dependant child. Breaks are also available for those with a terminal
illness.
This is only a summary of the information available. Please contact us for
more information and what breaks are available to you and your family.
The caravan was lovely. We were at
the top of the beach and a bus came through the park which was essential for
my husband.
