2011 Conference Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the 2011 Conference?
The Conference takes place 29 November to 1 December 2011 at the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre, Exhibition Way, Finnieston, Glasgow, G3 8YW, UK. Tel +44(0)141 248 3000. Website www.secc.co.uk
What sponsorship and exhibition opportunities are there?
A variety of sponsorship and exhibition packages are available. Visit our 2011 Invitation to Industry page to find out more.
Email: Maria Caporaso at The Stroke Association's Corporate Partnerships Team or tel 0207 566 0316
What's in the 2011 programme?
View the 2011 Preliminary programme (423 kb) 
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The Gala Dinner and Ceilidh will take place at The Thistle Hotel, Glasgow on Wednesday 30 November 2011.
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How much does it cost to attend the 2011 conference?
The 2011 delegates rates are as follows:
Non-member fees | Early Bird (until 15 August) | From 16 August 2011 |
Standard rate | £388 | £457 |
Non-tenured researcher or trainee physician | £236 | £278 |
Trainee nurse, Trainee AHP, medical and all students | £162 | £191 |
UKSF member fees | Early Bird (until 15 August) | From 16 August 2011 |
Physician member | £334 | £394 |
UKSF employee or researcher, Nurse, AHP or other member | £236 | £278 |
What does the fee include?
Delegate fees include admission to the relevant day/s booked when registering, refreshments and lunch on the relevant day/s and all conference materials. The fee does not include accommodation or tickets for the gala dinner which need to be booked separately.
How do I qualify for discounted registration fees?
Discounted registration fees are available for any healthcare professional who is a member of a UK Stroke Forum coalition organisation. For example if you are a member of The British Association of Stroke Physicians or the National Stroke Nursing Forum you will qualify.
Discounted fees are also available for employees, members and associates of coalition organisations.
Where is the conference venue and where are the hotels?
A map of the Glasgow area with the SECC conference venue and hotels marked on is available for download just follow this link.
GLASGOW MAP WITH SECC & HOTELS
The Conference venue is:
The SECC
Exhibition Way
Finnieston
Glasgow G3 8YW
Tel: 0141 248 3000 Fax: 0141 226 3423
Email: info@secc.co.uk Website: www.secc.co.uk
How to the get to the SECC, Glasgow
The SECC is easily accessible:
By Road
SECC is just off Junction 19 of the M8 motorway. On-site parking is available for over 2,000 vehicles at £6.00 per car per visit.
By Air
Glasgow is served by three international airports, Glasgow International, Glasgow Prestwick and Edinburgh International.
Glasgow's International Airport is less than 15 minutes drive by direct motorway link from the city centre.
By Rail
Glasgow has the largest rail network in the UK outside London. Glasgow's Central Station is connected with every city in the UK, while Queen Street Station serves central and northern Scotland. Call National Rail Enquiries on 0845 7484950. Once you're in Glasgow, your journey can be completed by train. Trains run to the SECC from the city centre with a journey time of just three minutes.
By Coach
Coach operators run services to Glasgow's Buchanan Bus Station from throughout the UK.
Can I become a member of the UK Stroke Forum?
As a coalition of organisations, the UK Stroke Forum does not offer membership to individuals but encourages them to become a member of one of the coalition organisations.
By becoming a member of any of the coalition organisations, not only will you receive their standard membership benefits but you will be entitled to discounted rates to the annual UK Stroke Forum Conference.
Depending on your interests or professional background, membership is currently available with a number of coalition organisations.
Can my organisation become a member of the UK Stroke Forum?
We are always keen to hear from organisations that share in our aim to improve stroke care, by promoting multidisciplinary stroke research and education amongst healthcare professionals.
If you would like to inform us of your organisation’s interest in joining the coalition, please contact the UK Stroke Forum
If I am selected to present an abstract, which category of delegate fee am I entitled to?
All successful abstract applicants will be notified in September 2011.
We regret that we are unable to cover expenses for authors selected to present abstracts or posters.
What is the Ideas Fair?
The Ideas Fair forms part of the UK Stroke Forum exhibition and is intended to be an opportunity for organisations and individuals to share innovations in technology, research and good practice in the area of stroke care.
Applications are now OPEN.
Please visit the Ideas fair 2011 page for details on how to apply. The closing date is Friday 7 October 2011.
All ideas fair presenters must register to attend the UK Stroke Forum Conference. We regret that we are unable to cover expenses for ideas fair presenters.
