UNISON Ulearn Northern Ireland

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.

Information sessions will take place in the following venues

• June 8th - Antrim Area Hospital in the Day Room Ward C5/ C6 at 12.30pm and 2pm
• June 8th - Mid Ulster Hospital in the Boardroom at 5pm
• June 9th - Whiteabbey Hospital in the Quiet Room, Ward 2 at 1pm

This course is being run in partnership with the Trust, so those selected will get time off from work to attend the tutorials and the UNISON Study Skills for K100 programme. However, considerable study must also be taken in your own time.

Application packs are available from June 8th from the office of Carolyn Kerr, Assistant Director of Nursing, Bush House, Antrim Hospital site. 028 9442 4632 or email lorna.bates@uh.n-i.nhs.uk . or download an application pack here Application deadline has been extended until July 28th.

More information on the course is available at Open University website.
Information on income thresholds necessary to qualify for a UNISON free place is here