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Andy McCann

Andy McCann

Pharmacy Technician, Craigavon Hospitals Trust

"I realised that there are so many other cultures around me that I know so little about"
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Bernie Henry

Bernie Henry

Cook, Sacred Heart College, Omagh

"We had discussions on how you felt growing up, who were our role models, who encouraged us?"
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Jim Quigg

Jim Quigg

Building Supervisor, Limavady Nursery School

"It’s given me a wider perspective on how things work in other Board areas"
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Sinead Gormley

Sinead Gormley

Nursing Assistant, Tyrone County Hospital

"It was such a fantastic learning experience"
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Geraldine Mooney

Geraldine Mooney

Day Care Worker, Suffolk Day Centre, Belfast

"I felt that my opinion was valued, people listened"
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K101 Now Recruiting in the Belfast, Western & Northern Trusts

26 May 2009

Recruitment has opened for the Open University K101 Introduction to Health & Social Care for staff across Belfast Western & Northern Trusts. The course will start in September and information sessions are being held in June & July. This course is run in partnership with UNISON
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Social Work Practice in Times of Transition - June 10th

26 May 2009

This course is aimed at social workers and care managers. It will look at the pressures which staff are under and explore strategies for self and peer support.
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Building Confidence for Women Course - May

30 Apr 2009

Ever said yes, when you really meant no? Wish you had more confidence in work or with family members? Our Building Confidence for Women course is running in Belfast on Wednesday 27th May and we still have some places left.
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Workbased Pre-Reg Nurse Training Programme - Places Now Available

26 Apr 2009

The DHSSPS has commissioned workbased adult and mental health pre-reg places from both the Open University and Queens University. Places will be allocated through an internal recruitment process through each Trust. It is up to each Trust to decide how many, if any, places they are supporting.
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Understanding Transgenderism - 7th May

9 Apr 2009

Transgender identity is not well understood by many professionals nor the wider public. This seminar will look at a range of sensitive issues which you may encounter as a Health & Social Care Practitioner or Youthworker.
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Technology in ICU Guest Evening Lecture - April 23rd

7 Apr 2009

Intensive Care Units are high technology environments providing a rich source of clinical information on patients. This guest lecture will discuss how information technology is used in hospital acute care setting with particular reference to Intensive Care units.
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Planning for Retirement Workshop in Newry on Wednesday 22nd April

23 Mar 2009

As members come up to retirement, it can raise a lot of questions. This session will give members a chance to hear about opportunities which they can take advantage of and guidance on lifestyle changes.
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Women Seen & Heard in Bangor on Sat 25th April

23 Mar 2009

Women Seen & Heard is a chance for our women members to find out more about the union. It is also a chance to hear what you want from the union. This workshop takes place in the Marine Hotel, Bangor from 10am - 12.30pm.
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Classroom Assistant's Workshop - Monday 9th March

2 Mar 2009

The Developing Roles and Skills of Classroom Assistants workshop will explore issues such as learning theory and its application to the classroom assistant’s role supporting children’s learning.
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HIV & Sexual Health Information Evening on Tuesday 31st March in Derry

1 Mar 2009

The HIV Support Centre is running an evening information session on HIV and sexual health which is supported by UNISON. It starts at 7.30pm and will include a range of expert speakers.
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Upcoming Courses

UNISON provides a comprehensive course calendar each year. The following courses will be running over the next few weeks.


Getting Equal Getting Stronger

May Wed. 13

Belfast


Health & Safety Stage 2

May Tue 19 - Wed 20

Belfast


Organising Steward Stage 2

May Thu 21 - Fri 22

Belfast


Building Confidence for Women

May Wed 27

Belfast


Mentoring & Support

May Thu 28

Belfast


RMS Training Module 3

May Thu 28

Derry


Women's Health & History Residential

May Sat 30 - Sun 31

tbc


Women's Health & Safety

Jun Mon 1

Belfast


Dealing With Sickness Absence

Jun Thu 4 & Fri 5

Belfast


Supporting LGBT Members

Jun Mon 8

Belfast


Supporting Social Work in Times of Transition

Jun Wed 10

Belfast


Organising Steward Stage 2

Jun Thurs. 11 & Fri. 12

Belfast


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