UNISON Ulearn Northern Ireland

United Hospitals Trust has a number of places on the Open University Pre-Reg Adult Nursing diploma course. This is a workbased course which enables participants to gain a professional nursing qualification without having to give up your job. »more

UNISON will be running the Open University K100 Understanding Health & Social Care course in partnership with United Hospitals Trust in October. This course provides a stand alone qualification and can also potentially link into programmes in nursing, social work, health management and youth studies. Information sessions will take place on the Antrim Hospital site, in Mid Ulster Hospital and at Whiteabbey. UNISON will access funding for 15 members from lower income households to to do this course free of charge. The course will be open for any UNISON member to apply, but candidates must meet set criteria and get approval from their line manager. »more

As part of UNISON's Continuing Professional Development programme United & Homefirst UNISON branch will host a workshop on "Dealing with Death & Dying in Health Care Settings" . This is a taster session based on an Open University module and will run from 1 - 2pm on June 12th in the Lecture Theatre at Fern House, Antrim Area Hospital site. »more

UNISON challenged the DHSSPS to make nurse and social work training more accessible to staff such as home care workers, care assistants, nursing auxiliaries and social work assistants. Pamela Dooley from UNISON highlighted the inequality of access to provision, “We have many experienced members in the health service who would love to progress into the professions, but the opportunities aren’t there” »more

Welcome to our new website which will include information on courses which are available to you in your own local area. UNISON offers a wide range of courses and we hope you will find something that you are interested in. Working with some employers such as Health Trusts we have been able to offer courses such as Return to Learn which you can do in your work time. »more