2010 Conference Frequently Asked Questions

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When and where is the 2010 conference?
What sponsorship and exhibition opportunities are there?
How can I register for the 2010 conference?
What's in the 2010 programme?
How much does it cost to attend the 2010 conference?
What does the fee include?
How do I qualify for discounted registration fees?
How do I book accommodation in Glasgow?
Where is the conference venue and where are the hotels?
How do I submit an abstract for the 2010 conference?
Can I become a member of the UK Stroke Forum?
Can my organisation become a member of the UK Stroke Forum?
If I am selected to present an abstract, which category of delegate fee am I entitled to?
What is the Ideas Fair? What are the criteria for applying?
I am a healthcare professional but I work for a company. Can I still apply for a space at the Ideas Fair?

When and where is the 2010 Conference?

The Conference takes place 30 November to 2 December 2010 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.  Please visit our Invitation to Industry page  for more details or email:  Maria Caporaso  at The Stroke Association's Corporate Partnerships Team or tel  0207 566 0316


How can I register for the 2010 conference?

Registration for the 2010 conference is OPEN. 
Visit the 
REGISTRATION OPEN page to book your place.
Delegate rates range from £182 (student rate) to £436 depending on your professional role and whether you are associated with a member organisation of the Forum.


What's in the 2010 programme?

The 2010 preliminary programme is now available.
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The Gala Dinner and Ceilidh will take place at The Thistle Hotel on Wednesday 1 December 2010. Tickets cost £38 each
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How much does it cost to attend the 2010 conference?

2010 Delegate rate

2010 early bird
15% off
(up to 1 Aug 2010)

2010 non-early bird
(after 1 Aug 2010)

Standard (non UKSF member)

£371

£436

Non-tenured researcher or trainee physician

£225

£265

Trainee nurse, trainee AHP & students (medical & non-medical)

£155

£182

Member rates

 

 

Physician member

£320

£376

Employee, researcher funded by Forum organisation, Nurse, Therapist, AHP or other member

£225

£265


What does the fee include?

Delegate fees include admission to the Training Day, all conference materials, lunches and refreshments for the duration of the 3 day conference.  The fee does not include accommodation or the Gala Dinner.


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.


How do I book accommodation for 2010 in Glasgow?

Accommodation can be booked direct via Glasgow Marketing Bureau.   To reserve your room either:

1.  Book online at
https://www.conferencebookings.co.uk/delegate/GMBUKSF2010

Or
2. Download the
Accommodation Booking Form and return to the Bureau

Or
3. Contact them on Tel: 0141 566 0822 or 0141 566 0821 Fax: 0141 566 0810  email:
accommodation@seeglasgow.com

A map showing the location of hotels is available for download:
GLASGOW MAP WITH SECC & HOTELS.


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.


How do I submit an abstract for 2010 conference?

The Call for Abstracts is now CLOSED. Visit the Call for Abstracts 2010 pages for further details on notification and registration.

NOTE: All successful authors will be eligible for conference registration at the Early Bird rate, even after the Early Bird deadline has expired.


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 are eligible for the EARLY BIRD delegate fee when registering their place. 

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 for the 2010 Ideas Fair are now being accepted. CLOSING DATE IS 8 OCTOBER.

For further details visit the 
Ideas fair 2010 pages
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.


I am a healthcare professional but I work for a company. Can I still apply for a space at the Ideas Fair?

The Ideas Fair is not intended to be a marketing opportunity for established products or services. Its aim is to highlight innovations, so we are looking for ‘ideas’ at an earlier development stage. We would advise that you to submit an application with as much information as possible about the organisation you represent and the ‘idea’ you are proposing to present and await a response from the Conference Scientific Committee.