RCN Joint Representatives’ Conference
- 14 June 2013
- - The Queens Hotel, City Square, Leeds, LS1 1PJ
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Join us at the UK Joint Representatives’ conference which brings RCN stewards, learning and safety representatives together to focus on the role, work and development of our trade union activists.
The programme will explore employment related matters affecting the wider nursing workforce and will include plenary sessions on the Francis Inquiry, whistleblowing and the impact of austerity on negotiating strategies. There will also be the chance to hear a keynote presentation from Dr Peter Carter, RCN Chief Executive & General Secretary.
Workshops to support you in your role in the workplace will include topics such as safe staffing levels, initiatives to support return to work after injury, supporting members referred to NMC and communicating with members through the use of webinars.
The conference will also give you an opportunity to meet with members of the three national committees and network with RCN representatives from across the UK.
Booking
This conference is available to all RCN accredited representatives in the UK. To book your attendance, please send your completed booking, which can be downloaded here to the office manager in your local RCN Office.
For applications from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, please send your completed form to the office manager at your respective board office. For the address of your local office or your regional board, please visit www.rcn.org.uk/aboutus or call RCN Direct 0345 772 6100.
Places will be reserved on a first come, first served basis subject to availability. Any arrangements for time off or study leave should be put in place when the conference application is submitted.
Registration from 12.00 (lunch will be provided).
Conference start Friday at 13.15 Conference ends Saturday at 15.30.
Travel
Conference places and travel are funded. Please note places will be reserved on receipt of the conference application.
Final deadline for booking is 3 June 2013.
Travel and accommodation will be booked by NYS, the RCN’sappointed travel provider. The travel and accommodation request form will be sent by email on receipt of your application to RCN Events.
Please note: Accommodation will automatically be booked for all attendees at the Queens Hotel, Leeds on the night of Friday 14 June 2013.
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Discounts
RCN Members
If you are an RCN member, you will receive a discount on the majority of RCN Events. If you attend a number of RCN events during the year, the discounts may end up covering the cost of your annual membership.
Where applicable a number of discounts are available for delegates at RCN Events.
To be eligible for any RCN member discount you must include a valid membership number when you book.
If you are not an RCN member, join now to benefit from these and other RCN member discounts. Further details at www.rcn.org.uk
RCN and other professional organisations
If you are a member of the RCN AND a nursing student (pre-registration only), an associate retired RCN member, an HCA or AP you can attend any RCN conference and receive a 40% discount on the conference fee.
If you are an accredited RCN Trade Union Representative, you will receive a 25% discount on the conference fee.
If you book your delegate place over the telephone using your RCN credit card you will receive a £15 discount.
Typically, conference fees of £60.00 or less are not discountable.
The RCN works with a number of professional organisations to deliver conferences and events and there may be instances where members of other organisations are offered the same discounted rates as RCN members. Where this applies details will be listed on the event webpage.
Group Discounts
For all new events from August 2012 onwards the group discount will apply to bookings of 3 or more delegates. For bookings of 3 or more delegates to attend an RCN conference, each delegate will receive a 10% discount on their applicable fee, when booked at the same time. Events in place prior to August 2012 will maintain the group discount offer at 6 or more delegates.
Only one discount can be used for each booking, and discounts do not apply to the cost of accommodation or conference dinners.
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How to book
You can book online for most events or by calling 029 2054 6460 (9.30am – 4.30pm, Monday to Friday) or by posting your booking form to: Event Registrations, PO Box 2329, Cardiff, CF23 8YZ.
Payment
Payment can be made by cheque or credit/debit card. We are unable to invoice. Cheques should be made payable to ‘Royal College of Nursing’. We can accept payment from personal or corporate credit/ debit cards.
You will receive a confirmation of your payment via email, which details the event name and the amount paid to the Royal College of Nursing for the event. If you wish to pay by BACs, please contact Event Registrations on the number above.
Invoicing
We are unable to invoice for RCN events.
Free places
There are no free places available at RCN conferences. However, throughout the year there are some events that are free to attend. Please check the individual events’ pages for details of the delegate fees.
Refunds
Refunds for non-attendance are not available.
Cancellations and substituting places
Cancellations received one full month before the start of the event will be refunded, minus a 25% administration fee. No refunds can be processed after this date.
If you are no longer able to attend the event places can be substituted with the prior knowledge and agreement of RCN Events. If you wish to substitute places, please contact RCN Event Registrations on 029 2054 6460 (9.00am – 4.30pm, Monday to Friday) or email RCNDeventsregistration@rcn.org.uk for a substitution form.
Health care assistants and assistant practitioners
Most of our events are suitable for health care assistants. If you are an RCN member and a health care assistant (HCA), assistant practitioner (AP), or health care support worker you can receive 40% discount on your delegate fee. HCA and AP discounts are not valid on events costing less than £60.00.
Throughout the year the RCN organises conferences and seminars designed specifically to meet the needs of health care assistants, health care support workers and assistant practitioners. These events are included in forthcoming events which is constantly updated.
Accommodation
For events that run for more than one day, the RCN often negotiates discounted rates on accommodation. Where relevant, details of accommodation can be found in the accommodation section of the event webpage.
You may be able to book additional nights accommodation at the discounted rate. Please contact the conference organiser for further information.
Abstract submissions and call for papers
Full guidelines for abstract submissions and calls for papers can be found in the abstract section of the event web page. Particular frequently asked questions regarding poster submission can be found in this poster guidelines document (Word 38KB).
Number of submissions
There is no limit on the number of submissions you can make.
Suitability
If you are unsure as to whether your paper or poster is suitable for the conference, please contact the conference committee.
Acceptance of submission
Everyone will receive an email confirmation advising them whether the submission has been successful. Please therefore ensure that a current email address is supplied with every submission.
Changes to your submission
If you wish to make changes to your submission you should contact the events organiser for further information. Your acceptance letter will include details of the final date for which changes need to be received by the conference organiser.
Deadlines
If the submission deadline has passed, it may be possible to submit a late paper or poster. You should contact the conference organiser to discuss late submissions.
Intellectual property
Queries regarding intellectual property with reference to submissions can be found in intellectual property FAQs (Word 37KB).
Delegate places
All successful presenters must register as a delegate for the conference. In many cases you could be eligible for the member delegate rate. By registering as a delegate you will be able to network with other speakers and delegates, and benefit from the rest of the conference.
Exhibition and sponsorship
If you would like to exhibit at any RCN event, or would like to discuss sponsorship opportunities contact Corporate Relations on 020 7647 3959 or visit the exhibitors section on the event webpage.
Event contact
Louise Walczak
Conference and Events Organiser
Royal College of Nursing
20 Cavendish Square
London
W1G 0RN
Tel: 020 7647 3579
Email: louise.walczak@rcn.org.uk