Past Events

In attending this session you will recognise different types of Interviews you may encounter. Delivered by National Careers Service.

To register your interest for this course, please email Rose on r.bent@unison.co.uk

The Empowered Leadership Programme is designed for the individual to identify the links between empowerment and successful leadership. This session is aimed at Black members.

To book your place you will need to contact your branch for approval to attend. If you are unsure how to contact your branch, please use our branch finder tool – https://branches.unison.org.uk/

Your branch will then contact the team to book your place – r.bent@unison.co.uk

In this session you will gain an introductory understanding of ADHD – Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. You will learn to recognise and celebrate the positives of thinking differently.

To register your interest for this course, please email Rose on r.bent@unison.co.uk

This assertiveness training offers a means of learning an invaluable set of communication skills, which help to express our opinions, needs and feelings honestly and directly.

To book your place you will need to contact your branch for approval to attend. If you are unsure how to contact your branch, please use our branch finder tool – https://branches.unison.org.uk/

Your branch will then contact the team to book your place – r.bent@unison.co.uk

To book your place you will need to contact your branch for approval to attend. If you are unsure how to contact your branch, please use our branch finder tool – https://branches.unison.org.uk/

Your branch will then contact the team to book your place – r.bent@unison.co.uk

This session with the RNIB will improve your understanding of different types of visual impairment and how they impact people’s lives. Using visual aids, myth busting, videos and more, it will give you key takeaways around facts and figures as well as practical skills, such as how to guide a blind person.

To register your interest for this course, please email Rose on r.bent@unison.co.uk

During this session you will understand the definition of depression and recognise its symptoms & spot the early warning signs. 

To register your interest for this course, please email Rose on r.bent@unison.co.uk

Trans people and trans rights are becoming increasingly visible but many still face real isolation. Every non-trans person can be an ally for trans equality but not everyone feels confident doing this.

To register your interest for this virtual workshop please add your details to the form below.

This session aims to highlight the communication differences of deaf/hearing people, building up an awareness of the challenges faced by the deaf community. There will also be an opportunity to learn some basic BSL signs during the session.

To register your interest for this course, please email Rose on r.bent@unison.co.uk

Delivered by National Careers Service. This workshop will help you understand some of the benefits of learning in relation to your career including those skills frequently requested by employers and how this might relate to learning choices.

To register your interest for this course, please email Rose on r.bent@unison.co.uk

Anyone can be alone and not feel lonely, or they can have contact with people and still experience feelings of isolation. During this online session learners will explore the causes and the physical impact of loneliness.

To register your interest for this course, please email Rose on r.bent@unison.co.uk