1. All about pensions
These free sessions are open to UNISON members who would like to gain a better understanding of their pensions! They are hosted by an expert financial adviser and is designed to help you understand how to secure the income you need for a comfortable retirement. There will also be sessions for those who are members of the LGPS.
- LGPS*: 14 May 2026; 10:00-11:00; Course code 08-26-0010
- All members: 13 May 2026; 10:00-11:00; Course code 08-26-0009
*for Local Government Pension Scheme members
Please email membereducationse@unison.co.uk with your membership number and the course you wish to attend.
2. Cruse loss and bereavement
UNISON partner with Cruse to deliver online high quality workshops to support our members both whilst at work and at home. As an organisation, Cruse helps people through one of the most painful times in life, with bereavement support, information and campaigning. This training will give delegates a better understanding of how a bereavement can impact an individual and the factors that influence how they grieve. It will explain what support people need when they are grieving and help overcome the barriers to talking about death, loss and grief.
- 11 May 2026; 10:15-12:45; Course code 08-26-0002
Please email membereducationse@unison.co.uk with your membership number and the course you wish to attend.
3. Makaton
Makaton is a unique communication programme that uses symbols (pictures), signs (gestures)
and speech to enable people to communicate. It supports the development of essential communication skills such as attention and listening, comprehension, memory, recall and organisation of language and expression. Each course is designed for those working in certain settings so that signs and symbols learnt can reflect your working environment. We are offering online Makaton courses for those working in Schools and Social Care.
- Those working in Schools: 14 August 2026; 9:00-12:30; Course code 08-26-0064
- Those working in Social Care: 1 September 2026; 9:00-12:30; Course code 08-26-0065
Please email membereducationse@unison.co.uk with your membership number and the course you wish to attend.
4. Empower your future and learn with your union
UNISON is committed to lifelong learning. We partner with adult education organisations and train out own tutors to ensure every member has the opportunity to gain valuable skills for both work and everyday life.
From confidence building, CV writing, EXCEL, bereavement awareness, money skills and more.
Learning is FREE for UNISON members.
Find out what courses are on offer here.