Member Support

NASUWT membership entitles you to receive support from trained caseworkers and officers.  ​To access this support email advice@mail.nasuwt.org.uk or call 03330 145 550 Monday to Friday 08.00 – 18:30 to speak to the member support hotline.

Benevolence Assistance

Sometimes, members experience financial hardship through no fault of their own and as a result of unforeseen circumstances. These situations can arise because of chronic illness, bereavement, an accident or loss of employment through dismissal or redundancy.

​The NASUWT Benevolent Fund was created to provide effective short-term assistance during such difficulties.

Members are eligible to apply to the NASUWT Benevolence Fund if they are, or have been, subscribing members of the NASUWT, dependants of a member, or former members of the NASUWT may also be eligible for support.

Any NASUWT member who is experiencing hardship and wishes to make an application to the Benevolent Fund should contact the NASUWT Member Support Advice Service to arrange a confidential visit from a local benevolence officer.

 Thompsons Solicitors - Crime Emergency Procedure

The NASUWT arranges prompt and effective representation provided by specialist criminal solicitors at Thompsons for teachers facing criminal allegations arising from their teaching employment whilst they were in membership of the Union.

If a criminal allegation is made against you which is related to your teaching employment, e.g. physical or sexual assault, or theft, and you have been called for interview by the police you should follow the advice below:

Say to the police officer: "I am anxious to co-operate in getting this matter cleared up. I have been advised by my Union not to agree to answer questions or make a statement until my solicitor is present".

You should be given the opportunity to make a telephone call. Ring your NASUWT Regional Centre, with details of the police officer's name, rank, police station and telephone number. Legal representation will then be arranged.

If the police officer will not allow you to contact the NASUWT, and arrests you, ask for the services of the duty solicitor and contact your NASUWT Regional Centre as soon as possible. Please ensure you obtain the contact details of the duty solicitor to pass onto the NASUWT.

If the police contact you out of office hours, you should contact the out of hours helpline on 0800 587 7530 - weekdays (Monday to Thursday 5.30pm - 8.30am), weekends (Friday 5.30pm - Monday 8.30am).

 Wesleyan - Financial Planning Support

Wesleyan provide NASUWT members with a wide range of regulated financial services. These include face to face financial advice on important issues such as investments, mortgages, loans, pensions, protection products and savings.

Wesleyan make no charge for giving you financial advice and will visit you at home or at school at a time to suit you.

NASUWT recommends that members seek independent financial advice from a trained professional. NASUWT recommends Wesleyan.

Education Support Partnership

Education Support Partnership is the new name for the joined forces of Teacher Support Network, Recourse and Worklife Support.

We believe everyone working in education deserves to feel at their best so we’re dedicated to helping organisations and their staff to boost health, happiness and wellbeing through individual support and great management.

Whatever you need, we're here for you 24/7. Our free and confidential helpline can help with any issues, personal or professional, to get you back on track.

CALL: 08000 562 561

TEXT: 07909 341229