20 – 22 September 2024
Great Western Hotel, Taunton
The South West LGBT+ Self Organised Group (SOG) would like to invite LGBT+ members of UNISON to our AGM weekend in September.
Past Events
13 September 2024 1:00pm–4:00pm
Microsoft Teams
This course is for those who work in the care and may be responsible for caring for service users who have or may have dementia. This course will give you an understanding of the key issues in dementia care and how best to support individuals.
12 July 2024 9:30am–12:30pm
Online - Via MS TEAMS
This virtual course is aimed at members who care for adults as part of their role.
12 June 2024 9:30am–11:30am
Online - Via MS TEAMS
Mental Health in Children and Young People Awareness – This learning takes a look at the everyday challenges facing children and young people and the effect it can have on their mental health. Learn with Mind (Hammersmith, Fulham, Ealing & Hounslow Mind)
16 May 2024 1:30pm–4:30pm
Online - Via MS TEAMS
Mental Health Awareness Week takes place every year between 13 – 19th May. Learn with UNISON to be more aware about mental health.
25 April 2024 9:30am–12:30pm
Online - Via MS TEAMS
This half day course looks at stress, which one of the main causes of illness in the modern world, and ways that you can cope with it.
19 March – 24 April 2024
Wareham or Dorchester
The Organising Steward in person learning option in Wareham / Dorchester. The course aims to develop your skills, knowledge and confidence to enable you to carry out the role of a steward in UNISON
28 February 2024 9:30am–12:00pm
Online - via zoom
This course will be of benefit to staff who are required to deal with angry, aggressive or challenging young people through the course of their work. Learn how to communicate effectively and how to apply practical strategies to de-escalate and resolve conflict.
14 February 2024 10:15am–12:45pm
Online - via zoom
This workshop is for UNISON members who work with children and young people who want to build greater awareness of the impact of bereavement and grief.
10 February 2024 10:00am–4:00pm
Holiday Inn, Taunton
The next South West Regional Council takes place on Saturday 10 February 2024. We have a packed agenda, see you there!
27 January 2024 12:00pm–4:00pm
Montpellier Gardens, Cheltenham, GL50 1UL
On Saturday 27th January, the South West will host the TUC’s next big march and rally ‘Protect the right to strike’.
11 December 2023 9:30am–12:30pm
ONLINE
Understanding Employment Tribunals. Recently UNISON won an historical legal victory challenging the government’s introduction of fees for employment tribunal.
3 November – 8 December 2023
Taunton
The Organising Steward in person learning option in TAUNTON this November. The course aims to develop your skills, knowledge and confidence to enable you to carry out the role of a steward in UNISON
7 December 2023 9:30am–12:30pm
ONLINE
Learn more about understanding the law around redundancies and TUPE ( Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) )
6 December 2023 12:30pm–1:30pm
Online - via zoom
A great opportunity to network with other reps from the Education network. Power hours are a great way for Education Officers , Lifelong Learning Reps and ULRs to boost skills to support learning in the workplace.