Join UNISON

When something goes wrong at work, you shouldn't have to face it on your own. Join UNISON and you have the UK's biggest ambulance branch — more than 6,000 members across the London Ambulance Service — standing with you.

1.3m+members across the UK

6,000+members in the LAS

£3m+won for members since 1999

Join in minutes

Pick whichever is easiest. Your cover starts the day you join, and you can cancel any time.

FastestJoin online

It takes under 10 minutes. Have your bank sort code, account number and account-holder details ready before you start.

Join online now

Join by phone0800 171 2193Freephone, and you're a member straight away.

Prefer paper?Pay straight from your salary. Download a form, or ask your local rep for one.

Application form (PDF)Recruitment leaflet (PDF)Find your local rep

Why members join

Most people join for protection at work — but your membership does far more than that.

Expert representationA trained rep beside you in any meeting — grievance, capability or disciplinary.

Free legal helpFor you at work, and you and your family at home. Members have won £3m+ since 1999.

Welfare & hardshipConfidential support and grants for you and your dependents when life gets hard.

Learning & trainingFunded courses, CPD and qualifications to help you progress in your career.

Pay & conditionsWe negotiate your pay, hours and pensions — locally, regionally and nationally.

Member discountsExclusive deals on holidays, insurance, shopping and the Croyde Bay resort.

There's plenty more besides, from pensions advice to our holiday centre at Croyde Bay. See the full range of UNISON member benefits.

What it costs

Your subscription is banded by what you earn, and every member gets exactly the same cover, support and discounts.

From£1.30

a month. What you pay is banded by your salary — everyone gets the same cover.

Annual salaryMonthly cost · England, Scotland & Wales

Up to £2,000: £1.30
£2,001 – £5,000: £3.50
£5,001 – £8,000: £5.30
£8,001 – £11,000: £6.60
£11,001 – £14,000: £7.85
£14,001 – £17,000: £9.70
£17,001 – £20,000: £11.50
£20,001 – £25,000: £14.00
£25,001 – £30,000: £17.25
£30,001 – £35,000: £20.30
Over £35,000: £22.50

You can claim tax relief on 70% of your subscription, lowering the real cost. How tax relief works

Extra perks for LAS members

A £50 book grant — up to £100 in your first year

Studying for a qualification? Claim a book grant towards your costs. Branch members also get our LAS UNISON email service for news and updates, and access to the Credit Union.

About book grants

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Moved, transferred or changed your hours?

Keep your details up to date so your membership stays active and we can reach you. Fill in a short form to tell the branch — or sign in to your My UNISON account and change everything yourself.

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Last updated 26 June 2026

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Update your detailsTell us if your job or address changesOn this site Pay & Agenda for ChangeNHS pay rates and the AfC bandsOn this site NHS pension schemeYour NHS pension, explainedOn this site Private ambulance staffYou can join UNISON tooOn this site