Women on paid maternity leave whose monthly income reduces to £1,650 (ie £20,000 p.a. pro rata): You qualify for half-rate subscriptions.

Women on unpaid maternity leave or standard rate SMP or equivalent; anyone taking an unpaid sabbatical from work; anyone taking extended statutory parental leave which is unpaid: If you are on leave from your job without pay for more than one month, your Connect subscription for the whole of your unpaid leave will be just £1 per month.

While you're off, you'll be able to keep in touch through our Profile and connected magazines and e-mail comms for members. And when you come back to work, we'll be there to help with questions about your rights and to support you if any problems arise. Company reorganisations and restructurings often mean that returning to work isn't as simple as it should be - so it's good to have someone on your side, who knows how to get around any unexpected obstacles.

To benefit from these reduced subscription arrangements, just contact our membership team on 020 8971 6000 and let them know when your unpaid leave will start, and when you expect to be back.

Remember that if you do not have continuous membership with Prospect but leave and re-join on your return to work, you will be treated as a new member - this will affect your eligibility for representation and for the union's sickness benefit.