Unison Cymru Learning

29/04/2026

New Ageing Well Talk on Wednesday 13 May 2026 -
Part 1. The impact on carers health and a caring role.
Part2. Challenging Ageism
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Please join Ageing Well Public Talks for the next Ageing Well Public Talk on Wednesday 13 May from 11am-12.30pm.
In the first part of the talk- Age Well to Care Well: Impact on carers health and caring role. Tony will talk about his 42 years in health and social; care and how this prepared him for caring and how he uses his experience of being a wellbeing manager to enable better hydration and nutrition for his mum. He will also discuss how the declining health of his parents made him take up exercise, eat more nutritionally and look at ways to change his health patterns. Tony will share insights into how being gay can also bring expectations about being a carer - “you do not have children mostly, you might have a good income and job and you are seen as having no real commitments so, this makes you ideal for caring, and to take on the family caring role”. But as Tony reflects, if you had a difficult coming out and your family might have been hostile and not very understanding, that is forgotten when they need you.
Then in Part Two of the talk, we discuss Challenging Ageism - the prejudice that’s hidden in plain sight. It’s embedded in our society and even accepted as normal by those of us who are older. It doesn't have to be this way. Getting older can have its challenges but being treated negatively because of your age should never be one of them. Harriet and Niall will join us from Age Without Limits, the Centre for Ageing Better’s campaign to challenge ageism for the benefit of all of us as we grow older. They will discuss pushing back and challenging ageism in our workplaces and everyday lives, whatever our age.
For more information about the Ageing Well Public Talks Series and to access recordings of previous talks, visit our website:
https://wels.open.ac.uk/.../ageing-well-public-talks/series
You can check out more resources about ageing well by visiting our Ageing Well Collection on the OpenLearn website: https://www.open.edu/.../health.../ageing-well-collection
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07/04/2026

Calling all School Support Staff!!

Lego for Teaching Assistants - Half day professional development workshop looking at how to use LEGO® bricks in schools.

Saturday, 9th May in Cardiff Central Library (9.45am - 1pm)

Half day professional development workshop looking at how to use LEGO® bricks in schools.

26/03/2026

📣📣📣SPACES STILL AVAILABLE📣📣📣

We still have spaces available on the following courses, funded through UNISON's Wales Union Learning Fund (WULF) Project!

You just need to be a p***c service worker, living/working in Wales to be eligible to attend!

-Menopause Awareness 7th May
-Lego Workshop for Teaching Assistants (In Person Event - Cardiff)
9th May
-Dealing with Difficult Conversations 12 May

Book you place now!!

The UNISON Cymru Learning team are responsible for working with members, activists and branches to organise the delivery of the union's Wales Union Learning Fund (WULF) project and our member learning activities in Wales.We organise on courses, workshops and conferences aimed at building the skills....

25/03/2026

Learn more about the Senedd election with UNISON Cymru

The Senedd election on 7 May will shape public services in Wales.

These decisions affect jobs, communities and the services we all rely on.

Not sure what the Welsh Government does or how the election works? You’re not alone. But when people don’t vote, decisions are made without them.

That’s why UNISON Cymru is running online ‘Use your vote in Wales’ sessions.

They’re non-partisan and designed to help you understand devolution and the new electoral system.

📌 Book your place: https://unsn.uk/useyourvote

12/03/2026

A few places remaining on 'Menopause at Work' with Jayne Woodman from 'The Menopause Team'
Tuesday, 24th March at 10am
Book your place now:

This introductory webinar provides an awareness of the menopause, and explores why the menopause is a workplace issue.

25/02/2026

Would you like to be part of the UNISON WULF Team? Our exciting project utilises union organising with a learning focus, giving workers a voice to create positive change in their workplace!

21/01/2026

Our gift to you.... Saying 'No' - the power of professional boundaries at work...

If you have trouble saying 'No', then this is the workshop for you!

14th May - book your place now!

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A Practical Workshop for Professionals Who Want to Protect Their Time, Energy & Focus

21/01/2026

What's the difference in schools - does it matter?

12/01/2026

The TUC is offering training and support to trade union members and reps to create videos that challenge far-right narratives on TikTok, Instagram, and other social media platforms.

This is an online, 8 week course, starting 29 January and includes expert led skills development, with support and mentoring throughout.

Book your place now!!

The Workers Voice Network: stories that unite course will train and support a group of trade union members and representatives to safely create impactful digital content that challenges far-right narratives online.

08/01/2026

If your New Years resolutions include learning something new - we've got you covered!

Spaces are still available on our All Wales Programme:
*Public Speaking Skills
*Report Writing in Health & Social Care
*Learn Welsh in Health & Social Care
*Time Management
*Adapting to Work Safely in Extreme Weather

Plus new dates and topics will be released at the end of this month!

What's stopping you?

The UNISON Cymru Learning team are responsible for working with members, activists and branches to organise the delivery of the union's Wales Union Learning Fund (WULF) project and our member learning activities in Wales.We organise on courses, workshops and conferences aimed at building the skills....

08/01/2026

It starts with us... how do we challenge hate?
Join Victim Support on their FREE open training sessions:
*It Starts with Us
*Online Hate
*Anti Social Behaviour Hate Crime
*Understanding Hate Crime

Book your place now! Visit:

Victim Support - Hate Crime Team