Supporting neurodivergent members ONLINE (For Workplace Stewards)

9 February 2026 10:00am–4:00pm

ONLINE

ONLINE

This one-day course is aimed at all UNISON representatives, it will be of particular interest to trained stewards, equality and health & safety representatives.  The course will introduce and explore key themes around neurodiversity in the workplace, it will cover:

  • What is understood by neurodivergence
  • How neurodivergent members may face barriers at work
  • The Equality act and social model of disability
  • How to organise around neurodiversity in the workplace
  • How to support neurodivergent members
  • How to bargain for better policies and practice

Please note there is a £15 per head branch charge for this course

Application Details

To apply for a place please register your interest via your MyUnison account by logging in here: https://my.unison.org.uk/ and then clicking on ‘UNISON Courses’.

Instructions for how to do so can be downloaded here: Registering your interest in a course online.

If you have any difficulty creating or accessing a MyUNISON account, please get in touch with UNISONdirect for assistance on 0800 0857 857 or via their online form at https://www.unison.org.uk/get-help/online-enquiries/

If you have any further queries about this course, please get in touch with the West Midlands Education Team by emailing wmeducationteam@unison.co.uk or calling 0121 685 3104.