UNISON has joined forces with Vision Express Opticians to provide you and your family with substantial savings on eyecare. vision | select is your unique optical benefit package allowing the following savings:

Save over £50.
Free eye examination and £30 off complete spectacles when purchasing frames from the #69 and above ranges, with prescription scratch-resistant plastic lenses.

£10 Standard eye examination.
(or FREE Eye examination when purchasing spectacles)

Save £70 when joining the Contact 7 direct debit scheme. FREE registration & consultation and first 3 months supply of lenses to value of £44.85.

Terms and conditions apply. To obtain a leaflet containing the discount vouchers please visit any Vision Express store with your UNISON ID and quote reference no: 500600 requesting Vision Select Discounts. The Vision Select leaflet containing the discount vouchers will be given to you over the counter. Please remember that the scheme extends to family members To locate your nearest store and book an appointment use freephone 0800 73 80 90 or visit our website:
www.visionexpress.com

Offers not valid in conjunction with any other discounts, vouchers or promotions. No cash alternatives available.

Car Insurance
As a member of UNISON you are entitled to discounted car insurance with Frizzell, who have been providing car insurance to UNISON members for over 75 years. With Frizzell you can choose the level of cover to suit your needs by adding on from a range of optional features, enabling you to create your very own policy. Go to the Frizzell website for more information or to get a quote. Or call free on 0800 272355.
Visit: http://www.frizzell.co.uk/unison/insurance/car

Independent Financial Advice
LighthouseTemple, Frizzell's chosen provider of independent financial advice, will help you to ensure that your finances are on track. LighthouseTemple isn't tied to any single provider and can search the market to find the most suitable products available for you. Go to the Frizzell website for more information or call LighthouseTemple free on 08000 85 85 90.
Visit: http://www.frizzell.co.uk/unison/advice

Over 44% of PAYE taxpayers have paid too much tax in the last 6 years.

Find out if you are due a refund

300,000 members have already used the service

Over #13million has been refunded to UNISON members and their families

Average refund £237

The fee is 40% of any successful refund

No Refund = No Fee

Confidential service

For further information, please go to www.taxbuddies.com/pts/unison.htm or call 0845 058 2288.

 

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.

 

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.
Visit: 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.
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.

 

As a UNISON member, Britannia Building Society 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.

 

* 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.

Belonging to one of the UK's largest trade unions means you can take advantage of a 20% discount on Britannia Rescue breakdown cover. Your immediate family members will also receive this discount too!

When comparing breakdown cover ensure its like for like as what Britannia Rescue may include with its cover options, other providers may charge extra for!

Included in their service is:

• A fast response - member surveys from 2007 show it's around 40 minutes from your call;
• A priority service for vulnerable members;
• Assistance with wheel changes, running out of fuel or if you lock your keys in the car; and
• there's no limit on the number of call outs (excludes recurring problems).

Call Britannia Rescue for an individual quotation on 0800 591 563 or visit their website:
www.britanniarescue.com/go/UNISON

 

UNISON Travel Club specialise in tailor-making exclusive packages saving you £££'s

Your Travel Club can offer you great extras such as FREE child places, 2 weeks for the price of 1, nil flight supplements, FREE spending money and of course extra discounts!

The award winning team of over ninety highly trained staff pride themselves in excellent customer service and will do the "shopping around for you", comparing the market prices to ensure you get the best deal.

Call UNISON Travel club on 08705 50 50 00 or email enquiries@unisontravelclub.co.uk

Owned and operated by UNISON for over 70 years
UNISON's very own Croyde Bay Holiday Village is situated on the unspoilt North Devon coast. It offers a stunning location and fantastic facilities - with so much included in the price.
Family holidays - with children's club, Oasis leisure complex (including spa, pool, gym and sauna), family activites, snooker, tennis, bowls, bouncy castle, skittles, evening entertainment and much, much more.
Coastal breaks - out of school holidays with a range of dates to suit you all year round, offering the perfect retreat from hectic lives. FREE onsite leisure activities, plus local cycle hire and local cultural, historical and wildlife attractions.
With discounts for UNISON members (including at least 50% off for low paid UNISON members) and senior citizens.
Sign up for our e-bulletin and you could win a break for four. For this and all our latest offers go to:
Web: http://www.croydeunison.co.uk
Tel: 01271 890 890
Email: croyde@unison.co.uk

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