Legal Plus

Anytime, anywhere in the UK and on package holiday abroad - Usdaw Injury Assist, FREE Accident and injury claim service, gives you protection wherever you are.

Keep 100% of your compensation - no charges, no fees, no deductions.

Cover your family members - family members who live with you are covered for non work-related accidents by Injury Assist.

Find out more here.

Usdaw members can apply for legal assistance in employment or discrimination cases.

Check out our guide to getting the help you need. 

Usdaw can also help if you require legal advice outside of work too.

As long as you don’t already have a solicitor dealing with the matter, advisors can help arrange an initial interview for you.

Apply for legal help here.

Usdaw members and their partners can get access to our free will writing service, even if their partner isn’t a member.

Find out more information here.

When accidents happen don’t forget the FREE accident and injury claim service for Usdaw members and their family

Members' Checklist

• Register your injury using the Usdaw Injury Assist form.
• If the accident happened in work, tell your Manager and Usdaw rep. The accident and your injuries should be recorded in the Accident Book.
• See your doctor.
• Keep any evidence regarding the accident.
• Know your entitlement to Sick Pay, and if necessary, make enquiries at your local Benefits Agency to claim your full entitlement to State Benefits.

More detailed advice on what you should do after an accident is provided in the Members' Handbook.

Pensions

Usdaw believes that all members have the right to a decent pension.

We provide a free pension guidance service to our members. 

Health and safety

Health and safety at work is a right and not a privilege. Check out our guides to safety in the workplace. 

Health and wellbeing

The physical, emotional, social and intellectual wellbeing of our members is very important to the Union.