Hospital Savings Association (HSA)
Are you put off visiting the dentist and optician by the cost? By joining HSA you can get cash back towards the cost of dental and optical care together with much more, such as help towards the cost of physiotherapy and osteopathy, or consultants fees. As well as everyday health care, HSA pays cash if you need to stay in hospital as an in-patient.
HSA is one of Britain's leading providers of health plans and as a special offer to CWU members, your premiums will be lower than those offered direct to the general public. For a weekly amount, you can claim back CASH for your everyday health care needs, cover starts at an equivalent of £1.70 up to £13.60 per week and HSA will collect your premiums via monthly direct debit.
As a CWU member, you do not have to serve a qualifying period so you can start to claim cash back immediately. This applies to all benefits except maternity for which you have to wait 10 months.
Click on the link or call free on 0800 587 8293
http://corporate.hsa.co.uk/CWU/
 

Financial Services
The CWU has negotiated a range of financial benefits exclusive to CWU members. These include personal loans and CWU credit cards.

Personal Loans
Click here for further information on a loan from Hamilton Direct Bank and details of how to apply.

Credit Card
The CWU Platinum MasterCard issued by Beneficial is a membership service available to CWU members. To take advantage of this union endorsed offer, or for further information call free on 0800 015 2204. Lines are open Mon-Fri 8am-8pm, Sat & Sun 9am-6pm.



Or apply today for a CWU Credit Card as endorsed by the TUC.

Motor Breakdown Service
The CWU offers an excellent and economic motor breakdown service through its endorsed supplier Autonational Rescue. Contact Autonational Rescue direct on 0845 702 3840 for full details.

 

Hotel offer:

It's time to pick up a bargain with the InterContinental Hotels Group.

With 25% OFF Bed and Breakfast stays at over 300 Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn & Express by Holiday Inn Hotels in the UK, Ireland and Europe until 31st March 2006, our Winter Offer has weekend breaks you'll warm to!
   
To view the web page with a list of participating hotels, please click here.

Exclusive Rates - offer details. 
 

Leisuretime Holiday Discounts.
Leisuretime is the great-value travel service for CWU members and their families. Voted Travel Agent of the Year for the past 8 years, you can rely on Leisuretime for outstanding savings, choice and service. They offer everything from UK Breaks to Faraway Places and traditional packages to tailor made arrangements. Before you book your holiday, give Leisuretime a call on 08707 606070  or visit them at www.leisuretimedirect.co.uk

Car Leasing
The CWU has a car leasing agreement with Freeway Ltd. Call 0845 850 0403 for more details.

National Car Rental - Affinity Programme
Competitive car and van hire ratea exclusively for CWU members. Check details of the National Car rental affinity leisure programme here.

HOME BENEFITS
CRYSTAL Home Improvements
Freedom from Exterior Home Maintenance! For Good.
A special deal is being trailed initially for all CWU members and their close families living in the London, South East and Eastern area. At the conclusion of this trial other areas of the UK will be discussed.

Crystal will deliver;
· Savings of up to 40% OFF their entire range of windows, doors and roofline products, including fascias, soffits, bargeboards, guttering and downpipes.
· PLUS savings of up to 20% OFF Crystal's new range of garage doors and roller shutter garage doors!
· BUY NOW, PAY LATER with competitive finance from Black Horse
· A 10 year, no quibble guarantee, high quality products and expert installation, provide the best and most affordable way for members to complete their homes. Fensa and GGF approved. Approved Installers to Local Authorities.

So, no more risky climbing ladders, scraping or painting and no more flaking paintwork, damp , rot or draughts. Reduce exterior home maintenance to an occasional wipe down with a damp cloth. For the best deal, call the CWU/Crystal Hotline on 0800 409 6094 or visit our website. Friendly and courteous service is guaranteed.

Fensa and GGF members.
For full details and a free online quotation visit our site on www.crystalwindows.co.uk/cwu.
Typical APR 19.4% (variable). All finance is subject to status.

Union Energy
Endorsed by over 50 trade unions for its excellent value, Union Energy was established to provide cheaper gas and electricity to trade union members six years ago and the company, whose fuel is supplied by ScottishPower, has already attracted thousands of union members.

In addition to initial savings and on-going competitive prices, Union Energy customers also benefit from free Payment Protection** worth up to £400. In the event of either voluntary or compulsory redundancy, a customer's energy account will be credited with up to £400 (£200 for gas and £200 for electricity) to pay their energy bills when they need help the most.

There is very little hassle involved in switching to Union Energy. No new pipes, cables or meters are required so there is no disruption to your home, and you can even switch over the phone to avoid filling in an application form.  What's more, in the unlikely event that customers are unhappy with the service, they just need to give Union Energy 28 days' notice and they are free to switch to another energy supplier.

To find out how much you could save, call Union Energy on 0800 027 9000.

 **Further information on Union Energy Payment Protection is available on request.

Correct as at Jan '06