Problem at home?

We can signpost you to help and support for issues outside your working life

Problems at home can impact on your working life, wherever you work across the civil service, public sector or private sector, particularly in terms of stress, domestic violence or financial worries. 

Our reps can signpost you to a range of confidential, free and supportive organisations. We also have a range of free helplines for members to use. 

Find your local rep on PCS Digital.

Personal and domestic legal helpline

Call 01172 442794 for legal advice on a range of issues, excluding employment or personal injury.
The lines are open Monday to Thursday: 8am – 8pm, Friday: 9am – 8pm and Saturday & Sunday: 8am –2pm. We offer a range of services and your spouse, partner and dependent children can also use the helpline.

Personal Injury Helpline

PCS members can call the PCS Personal Injury Helpline to enquire about the possibility of making a claim. The line is run by Thompsons Solicitors. The number is 0800 328 3255. You can call on Monday to Friday between 8 am to 8 pm and Saturday 9am to 5 pm.

Financial advice

You are entitled to a no obligation complimentary initial consultation with Quilter Financial Advisers. To arrange your initial consultation contact [email protected] or phone 08000 85 85 90.

Free debt advice

You are entitled to free confidential advice on debt from PayPlan. PayPlan offers comprehensive guidance on a wide range of practical, long term debt solutions. Contact PayPlan on 0800 716239 and quote PCS or visit the Payplan website.

Stress counselling and wellbeing
The Health Assured wellbeing support service is available 24-hours a day through the Wisdom app – designed to improve your mental and physical health through a range of wellbeing resources and interactive features. The service is available to all members of PCS including students and retired members. It provides wellness and wellbeing tools and resources such as health checks, breathing exercises, webinars, fitness, and live chat and video with Health Assured wellbeing counsellors. 
You can access this through PCS Plus.
 
Breast cancer care 0808 800 6000
Domestic violence 0808 2000 247