24 Hour Support
Only a phone call away
We understand how important it is for you to access advice as soon as you need it. You can obtain advice on both work and non-work related issued by telephone anytime you require. The service is available 24 hours a day and 365 days a year.
Representation
Workplace representation when you need it most
SIU protect your best interest by representing you in disciplinary and grievance cases. Workplace problems can be daunting; therefore, we have help in place to protect your best interest and wellbeing.
Legal Defence
Specialist criminal defence
Changes to the legal aid system mean that very few could access legal aid. We ensure our members get the best possible legal represantion without a financial worry.
Spouse Cover
At no cost
Spouse membership is included with SIU membership without any additional cost.
Mental Health
It's OK not to be OK
Residential psychological treatment due to stress, anxiety, and depression, and remote counseling. According to SIA, 1 in 3 security staff had similar symptoms in PTSD. We have support available around the clock when you require assistance in strict confidence. Remote consultations via video link and telephone are also available.
Online & in-store Discounts
Save £1000's
Access to online and in store savings at Starbucks, Apple, Samsung, New Look, Cineworld, EE, IHG, Alton Towers, Haven, Go Outdoors, Lenovo, Frankie & Bennies, P&O Cruises, Hotpoint, and many more.
Restaurant Discounts
Over 6,000 independent and chains
50% OFF or 241 at over 6,000 restaurants, cafés and pubs. Includes independent and chain providers such as Pizza Express, Prezzo and Hilton Hotels.
Executive
Benefits
Worldwide
Executive tier benefits such as airport concierge, fast track security, and worldwide airport lounge access, including free drinks, quality food, newspapers, magazines, wi-fi, and work stations are available so you can have a fantastic time before your flight.
Insurance
Personal & Business
A wide range of discounted personal and business insurance products provided by our business partners.
Tax Rebate
Estimate your tax rebate instantly
We assist you to claim HMRC tax rebate on your fuel, SIA licence, HCPC registration and uniform cleaning cost for the past 5 years. You can simply calculate how much you can claim here: REBATE CALCULATOR
Welfare
For you and your family
A range of grants and emergency access accommodation are available to help you and your family when you need it most.
Malpractice Insurance
Medic SIU Membership
Medical Malpractice Insurance provided for Medic SIU Members. Skill set accepted from First Aider up to Critical Care Paramedic.
Public Liability Insurance
Medic SIU Membership
Medical malpractice insurance is provided for Medic SIU Members. Skillsets accepted from First Aider up to Critical Care Paramedic.
Trainers
Insurance
Medic SIU Membership
Teach and instruct up to your scope of practice. Skillset accepted from First Aider up to Critical Care Paramedic.
Professional Development
Continuing professional development
We know how important it is to maintain and improve your knowledge and skills related to your professional life. A wide range of CPD access is provided, such as presentations, workshops, seminars, industry-specific events, e-learning, and training courses. You may complete as many as attendance and on-line courses with PC or mobile access via an app you wish and record them on the secure cloud. All certifications are personalised to you, CPD accredited, and formalised by The CPD Certification Service for global recognition.
Portfolio
Building
Create your unique portfolio with ease
Portfolio builder enables you to demonstrate compliance with the requirements for CPD. You may combine portfolio requirements or create a generic one. You can also select your portfolio targets. This feature allows you to choose specific entries to include or exclude in your portfolio. This is a must-have feature, especially if you are a multi-registered professional such as dual role CP Medics. You can access the system 24/7 from anywhere and view activity reports and summary of achieved standards and download presentation files on-line or print with a simple click as the system takes care of the filing and creating of the document you require. Your can also record your secure diary & reflection practice and upload supporting evidence of development or record an analysis of an incident.
Breakdown
Cover
UK Nationwide
Vehicle Breakdown Cover includes roadside assistance, home start, legal expenses insurance, accident recovery and insured car, overnight accommodation for up to 6 passengers, Key Loss/Break Assist and UK Nationwide vehicle recovery of six passengers.
Employer Credit Check
Is your employer a good payer?
Whether you are employed or self-employed it is always a worry when things go sour. We continuously monitor security companies and credit check them in order to alert our members if there is anything untoward.
Emergency
Dental
Dental appointment across the UK
Emergency dental appointment to relieve dental pain or treat unexpected dental injuries.
Emergency Housing
UK Nationwide
We offer same day temporary emergency housing access housing for SIU Members.
Unlimited Refill Criminal Identifier
Farb Gel/Safehous Criminal Identifier Self Defence Spray
Defence spray is UK Legal. The spray ejects red colour dye on to the assailant's face and clothes for up to SEVEN days. It can't be washed off.
Unlimited Tuff Cuffs
Suitable as a main restraint device or as a backup
Provides a smart alternative to the carrying of bulky and heavy metal cuffs and plastic cable ties. Tuff-Ties are made of braided nylon cord with a reinforced poly-carbonate locking block, and these are very secure moreover nearly indestructible. Extremely compact, Tuff-Ties can be carried in your pocket or stashed in the bottom of your handcuff case as a backup. Pre-threaded - ready to use and apply. Easily carried and concealed restraint. Tiff-Ties reduces prisoner injury. Used and approved by over 4000 (ref Niton999.co.uk) police agencies and security forces in all types of arrest and restraint situations worldwide.
Operational Guide Cards
Arrest, Use of Force, Self Defence Guide Cards
Our guide cards make it an instant, easy access reference point in your pocket for you to refresh your memory, to quote to the offender and police, to justify your actions by backing it up with the applicable law either verbally or in a statement. Our guide cards are standard credit card size and thickness, waterproof and almost indestructible, and made in the UK to a very high specification.
Private GP Service
Access when you need without waiting
No more waiting for your local GP appointment for SIU members. You and your family will be able to see a GP within minutes when you needed to. You can have your consultation that suits you for example by telephone or video link via FaceTime or WhatsApp.
GP Prescriptions & Sick (Fit) Notes
Access when you need without waiting
Prescriptions issued and sent to your nearest pharmacy for collection or you may request for same day delivery. Sick (Fit) notes issued and emailed to you. If you are abroad, you can ask for a cross-border prescription.
GP Hospital Referrals
Access when you need without waiting
If necessary, open letter referrals (admissions) can be made into hospital wards to skip A&E waiting times.
Sickness Financial Support
Welfare Benefit
Financial support is available when you cannot work due to a workplace injury. The financial grant is 75% of your earnings, a maximum of £175 per week, besides statutory sick pay of £95.85 per week.
Physiotherapy Rehabilitation
Maximising workforce health
Residential and remote physiotherapy treatment following injury, illness, or surgery.
Wage
Protection
Access when you need it most
Designed for both employed and self employed professionals who would like a hassle free recovery of their wages or invoices should the employer or client fails or refuses to pay.
Accident & Injury Compensation
For you and your family
If you had an injury at work it may be possible that your employer has been negligent, and you may have a claim against their employers' liability insurance.
Essential Cover at Work
When you need it most
There is around the clock help if you encounter a problem at work. Our advisors will give you initial advice and prepare your case. We will also make sure employers are compliant with the law and not infringing your rights.
Worldwide VIP Airport Lounge
Regarless of the class flown
Over 1,300 airport lounges worldwide, over 600 cities across the Globe. Complimentary hot and cold food, WI-FI, takeout, showers, sleeping pods, relax before your flight in a stress-free environment away from the crowd.
Contracts and Documents
Unlimited for you and your family
Wide range of personalised contracts and documents such as but not limited to wills and power of attorney, rental/lease forms, real estate forms, service contracts, landlord contracts, partnership agreement, purchase agreement, employment contract, confidentiality agreement, non-disclosure agreement, cease & desist, consent, indemnity agreement, waiver/release agreement.
Access to Audiobooks
More than 200,000 audiobooks to chose from
You can access from PC or any smart device to more than 200,000 audibles to enhance your career, knowledge and skills as well as for entertainment. Audibles include but not limited to the following: Crime & Thrillers, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, History, Biographies & Memoirs, Action & Adventure, Education, Business, Health & Development, Fiction, Non-fiction, Comedy, Classics, Children, Film Radio & TV, Languages, Best Sellers and Audible Theatre.
Lone Worker Monitoring
Across the UK
Lone Worker Monitoring in the UK. Lone working creates a very high risk to your personal safety. As a member you will benefit from 24-hour lone worker support. The unit is discrete and simple to operate, one touch button for distress SOS alarm provides your immediate accurate GPS location and live tracking as well as opens 2-way voice channel to the monitoring station which will summon the help to your location. The unit is also capable of man down alert; detecting falls, blunt force, and lack of movement (unresponsiveness), subsequently automatically alerts the monitoring station.
Arrest Pocket Reminder Cards
Law Reminder Cards
Applicable for Members of Public who are not Police Constables. This is commonly known as "Citizens Arrest". The guide outlines the powers of arrest granted to you under Statutory Instruments and the Common Law. Our guide cards make it an instant easy access reference point in your pocket for you to refresh your memory, to quote to the offender and police, to justify your actions by backing it up with the applicable law either verbally or in a statement.
Use of Force Reminder Cards
Law Reminder Cards
The guide outlines when you can use force to apprehend offenders or defend yourself or property. Our guide cards are standard credit card size and thickness, waterproof and almost indestructible, and made in the UK to a very high specification.
Self Defence Reminder Cards
Law Reminder Cards
Benefits: Easily accessible in your wallet, hard-wearing and waterproof. Reduce the risk of counter criminal complaint by the offender; e.g. excessive force, false arrest, assault. Reduce the risk of civil litigation. Reduce the risk of a potential resist arrest situation and subsequent injury to yourself and to the offender. Improve confidence through knowledge. Improve professionalism. Improve credibility when handing over offenders to the police. Improve court credibility.
