It is your responsibility to ensure that your Claim Form arrives at the Union's Legal Services Department and that you receive a written acknowledgement.
If you move from the address given on the Claim Form you must notify in writing both Union Headquarters and your Local Branch Official of your new address.
If you leave your employment you must remain a member of the Union, failing which the Union cannot continue to support your claim.
Never volunteer for medical retirement. Leave the decision to your employer / Occupational Health Service
Register the Accident with the DSS as an industrial injury. If you are still suffering the effects of your injuries 15 weeks after the date of the accident apply to the DSS for Disablement Benefit. Your Local Branch Official will help you do this.
Make sure that you give your Local Branch official a copy of any assessment that you receive from the DSS.
All members are insured in respect of injuries on duty which result in death or permanent disability. Ask your Local Branch Official to ensure that all relevant details are sent to us immediately as the Insurance Company must be notified within 3 Months of the date of your Accident
All Ex - NCU members are insured in respect of injuries off duty which result in death or permanent disability. Ask your Local Branch official to ensure that all relevant details are sent to us immediately as the Insurance Company must be notified within 3 Months of the date of your accident
Remember that the Union has insured all members in respect of injuries sustained in a bandit attack. See your Local Branch official for details.
The Help line may also be contacted via e-mail : CWUHelpline@cwu.org
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