TUC Northern has announced its latest Distance Learning Programme for the region and is encouraging learners to sign up to a free course and learn something new this lockdown!

The programme covers a wide range of health and wellbeing subjects which are delivered through Trade Union Education and open to Trade Union Representatives, members, family and friends.

To apply for any of the courses below please email [email protected]. Please include the following information; name, address, contact number, email, trade union (if a member or rep), title of the course you would like to undertake and whether you would like to receive the materials electronically or by post. Alternatively you can ring 0191 200 4827. 

Combined Courses (accredited by NCFE/CACHE)

Dementia Awareness | 01/03/2021 (submission date 29/03/2021)

This course includes Level 1 Introduction to Dementia and Level 2 Understanding Dementia.

Healthy Lifestyle Awareness | 01/03/2021 (submission date 29/03/2021)

This course will help you increase your awareness around; the importance of healthy eating and drinking, body image and weight management for adults. 

Mental Health Awareness | 01/03/2021 (submission date 29/03/2021)

This course includes Level 1 Introduction to Mental Health and Level 2 Unit Mental Health and Mental Health Issues.

Understanding Depression and Anxiety | 01/03/2021 (submission date 29/03/2021)

This course includes the level 2 unit Understanding Depression and the level 2 unit Understanding Anxiety.  

Other courses

New course! NCFE Level 2 Award Stroke Awareness | 01/03/2021 (submission date 29/03/2021)

This course will help you increase your understanding of what a stroke is and the symptoms and risks associated with a stroke. 

NCFE/CACHE Level 1 Unit Understanding Eating Disorders | 01/03/2021 (submission date 29/03/2021)

This course will help you increase understanding of eating disorders, the connections between food and feelings, and ways to seek help and support. 

NCFE/CACHE Level 1 Award Substance Misuse | 01/03/2021 (submission date 29/03/2021)

This qualification will enable you to develop your knowledge and understanding of substance misuse - including alcohol - and its potential effects on individuals and others.

NCFE/CACHE Level 1 Certificate Wellbeing | 01/03/2021 (submission date 29/03/2021)

This course is aimed at learners who would like to develop awareness in wellbeing, both at home and in the workplace.  The course will develop your knowledge in wellbeing, stress awareness, alcohol awareness, personal safety and dementia awareness.