21 January 2025 9:30am–12:30pm
Online
ONLINE 21 January 2025 (9.30am – 12.30pm) This course is for those who work in care and may be responsible for caring for service users who have or may have dementia. This course will give you an understanding of key issues in dementia care and how best to support individuals. Discuss the impact of dementia […]
21 – 22 January 2025
ONLINE
ONLINE This follow on course is aimed at existing UNISON stewards who want to further their skills. The course reinforces some approaches and procedures introduced in the initial stewards training and explores in more detail: – Process for identifying needs and exploring what is and isn’t a case – Recap on sources of information, especially […]
4 February 2025 10:00am–4:00pm
UNISON West Midlands Regional Centre, 24 Livery Street, Birmingham, B3 2PA
IN PERSON at UNISON West Midlands Regional Centre, Birmingham This one day course will examine the principles and priorities to consider when representing a UNISON member at a sickness absence review meeting. It will explore the basics of preparing yourself and the member for a meeting and possible outcomes. No prior knowledge of representing a member […]
6 February 2025 9:30am–12:30pm
Online
ONLINE 6 February 2025 (9.30am – 12.30pm) This three-hour course looks at stress, which is one of the main causes of illness in the modern world and ways that you can cope with it. The session will: Increase your knowledge of stress and it’s causes Help you realise how short and long-term stress affect your […]
6 February 2025 9:30am–1:30pm
UNISON West Midlands Regional Centre, 24 Livery Street, Birmingham, B3 2PA
IN PERSON at UNISON West Midlands Regional Centre The course will be delivered by a staff member and a lay trans/LGBT+ activist. The key themes covered include: To Identify the role of a trans ally and why it’s needed To explore UNISON’s definition of transgender To examine what you can do to be a good […]
14 January – 11 February 2025
ONLINE
5 Tuesdays ONLINE 10am – 12pm You will be required to attend all 5 dates below: Tuesday 14 Jan -10am – 12pm Tuesday 21 Jan – 10am – 12pm Tuesday 28 Jan – 10am- 12pm Tuesday 4 Feb – 10am- 12pm Tuesday 11 Feb – 10am- 12pm This is a five-day course for UNISON stewards […]
12 February 2025 2:00pm–3:00pm
Online
ONLINE 12 February 2025 (2.00pm – 3.00pm) This free webinar, presented by an expert financial adviser, is designed to help you understand how to secure the income you need for a comfortable retirement and will offer the chance for you to learn about: How your pensions work, including the state and workplace pensions When you […]
16 January – 13 February 2025
ONLINE
ONLINE You will be required to attend all 5 dates set out below: Thursday 16 Jan – 10am- 12pm Thursday 23 Jan – 10am- 12pm Thursday 30 Jan – 10am- 12pm Thursday 6 Feb – 10am- 12pm Thursday 13 Feb – 10am- 12pm Even though the course is online, we expect the same commitment as […]
25 – 26 February 2025
Online
ONLINE 25 and 26 February 2025 (9.30am – 1.30pm) If you have some existing knowledge of Excel functions and wish to enhance and refresh your skills, this course is for you. Learn to organise table data, present data as charts and enhance the look and appeal of workbooks by adding graphic objects. Upon successful completion […]
5 March 2025 10:00am–4:00pm
UNISON West Midlands Regional Centre, 24 Livery Street, Birmingham, B3 2PA
IN PERSON at UNISON West Midlands Regional Centre, Birmingham Course aims: – Update on new developments internally and externally which impact upon your role as a UNISON rep. – To inform you on changes in the legislative and legal framework. – To share skills and experience as UNISON reps. – To explore how we build […]
6 March 2025 9:30am–1:30pm
ONLINE
ONLINE The course will be delivered by a staff member and a lay trans/LGBT+ activist. The key themes covered include: To Identify the role of a trans ally and why it’s needed To explore UNISON’s definition of transgender To examine what you can do to be a good trans ally To know where to find […]
6 March 2025 9:30am–1:30pm
Online
ONLINE 6 March 2025 (9.30am – 1.30pm) This course aims to help you to: Understand reasons for challenging behaviour Identify strategies to prevent and reduce challenging behaviour Explore ways in which we can influence a positive environment Develop practical communication strategies Create an effective PBS Plan This course is FREE for all UNISON members. Application […]
11 March 2025 10:00am–4:00pm
ONLINE
ONLINE This course will help participants to understand the law on maternity and parental rights. It will focus on how stewards and health & safety representatives can advise members of their rights with employers. The course will also explore how to negotiate improvements to contractual agreements in the workplace. Please note there is a £15 […]
13 March 2025 10:15am–12:45pm
Online
ONLINE 13 March 2025 (10.15am – 12.45pm) Delivered by Cruse Bereavement Care, the webinar covers: loss and grief; effective and compassionate communication with the bereaved; developing confidence when talking about difficult and sensitive topics; the impact of supporting others and the importance of your self-care. This course is FREE for all UNISON members. Application Details […]
