Courses
Trade Unions & Mental Health Awareness
6 Jul 2012, Gloucester
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This course is for reps who want to develop a better understanding of Work Related Mental Health issues.
| Audience type | Union reps |
| Start date | 6 Jul 2012 |
| Duration | 3 Fridays from 6 July 2012 |
| Location (region) | Gloucester (venue tbc), Gloucester (South West Region) |
| Status | Available |
The course will help reps to:
* Develop a better understanding of Mental Health in general.
* Develop a better understanding of work related Mental Health issues.
* Develop a better understanding of Disability Discrimination Law and how it applies to people with Mental Health issues.
* Develop through the use of case studies and role play, some practical skills for dealing with Mental Health related issues.
* Produce an action plan to work with members and employers to develop a strategy for Mental Health issues.
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| Course outline |
* Introductions
* Images and Impacts of Mental Health
* Mental Health Problems Their Symptoms, Treatments and Impacts
Discrimination in the Workplace
* Disability Discrimination Law
* Mental Health Case Studies
* Issues for Trade Union Representatives when Representing Members with Mental Health Problems
* Trade Unions and Employers Working Together to Create a Mentally Healthy Workplace
* Course Review
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| Fees |
This course is free of charge to recognised reps in unions affiliated to the TUC.
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| More information |
tustudies@newcollege.ac.uk
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