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1 October 2016 – 1 April 2017

UNISON are organising within the private care sector in Somerset to improve terms and conditions for staff.

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1 October 2016 – 1 April 2017

UNISON are organising within the private care sector in Somerset to improve terms and conditions for staff.

Latest on sleep-ins for care workers What has happened at the Supreme Court?  On 19th March 2021, the Supreme Court dismissed […]

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1 June – 31 December, 2020

Stop Leicestershire County Care Ltd Putting Profit Before People Plans by a major Leicestershire care home employer to make drastic cuts to pay, sick leave and holidays for more than 100 staff are beyond belief. The move by Leicestershire County Care, whose parent company Johnson Care Group made accumulated profits of £4.8m last year, is an ‘insult’ to already low-paid workers who are […]

Quick Links: Book Webinars on Eventbrite Register for e-Learning Become a Union Learning Rep with your branch UNISON College in Cymru Wales All UNISON Members across the UK can access exclusive courses, bursaries, financial support, special events and e-learning platforms from UNISON College. Find out what you can do today! Upcoming courses & events for […]

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24 September 2020 2:00pm–3:00pm

We are delighted to announce a new webinar for UNISON’s social care activists. This marks the beginning of an exciting new project to revitalise the region’s approach to the sector and will include details of ‘Care After Covid’, UNISON’s vision for social care. The webinar is open to all stewards, workplace contacts, health and safety […]

Please find below a compilation of some of the on-line and distance training available to enable you to continue to develop in terms of your work, your personal skills. Training and development is a great way to keep your brain active and your spirits up and the courses we have compiled for you will stand […]

It’s important that people working in social care have the right skills and knowledge to provide high quality care and support. With that in mind we have put together some information showing some of the different learning opportunities available to you as a UNISON member. Is working in social care for you? If you are […]

Please find below a compilation of some of the on-line and distance training to enable you to gain skills and knowledge in the area of general care, mental health and wellbeing. Training and development is a great way to keep your brain active and build up your own self-worth and esteem. It can help you […]

Please find below a compilation of some of the online and distance training available from the Open University’s OpenLearn platform. These will be particularly useful to social care staff who are currently in support roles. Training and development is a great way to keep your brain active and build up your own self-worth and esteem. […]

Please find below a selection of some online and distance training to enable you to continue to develop in terms of your work and your personal skills in management and leadership roles. Training and development is a great way to keep your brain active and your spirits up. The CPD focused courses we have compiled […]

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3 February 2021 12:30pm–2:00pm

Three out of four care workers don’t earn the living wage. It’s time for a fair deal. Join our (virtual) rally, on the national day of action on 3 February, to mark your support for care workers pay rise. Thousands will join together at 12.30pm to show their support and hear from care workers, politicians and celebrity supporters.

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29 July 2021 1:00pm–2:00pm

This workshop is open to all UNISON members working in social care. The workshop will discuss your rights at work, listen to your concerns and offer advice on issues affecting you in the workplace. To reserve a space, please email your membership number to membereducationse@unison.co.uk. Introduction by Gavin Edwards, UNISON National Officer for Social Care. Your […]

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25 October 2021 6:00pm–7:00pm

You are invited to the launch of UNISON’s Who Cares? campaign in Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire. Tell me more! Join care workers and campaigners as we ask for: A real living wage as a minimum, Occupational sick pay, Covid-related sick pay. The coronavirus pandemic has had tragic consequences for thousands of people in Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire. […]

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3 November 2021 12:30pm–1:30pm

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GoToWebinar

UNISON and MiP present our first webinar designed for social care managers. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear from our specialist speakers, share your concerns on the key issues you are facing at work and find out more about how your union can support your learning! Speakers – Gavin Edwards, Senior National Officer, UNISON […]