RCN Community School Nurses conference
- 29 August 2013
- - Cavendish Conference Centre, London, W1G 9DT
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RCN School Nurses’ conference and exhibition
Thursday 29 August 2013
Attend the RCN School Nurse’s conference and exhibition to increase awareness of the latest developments including up to date information about the Department of Health (England) School Nurse development programme and the role of the school nurse.
Sessions will include how to enhance professional and clinical practice knowledge and skills and will raise awareness of the RCN’s school nurses activities and mechanisms of participating in influencing and shaping policy and practice at a local, national and UK-wide level
Online booking and the conference flyer will be available soon. In the meantime you can contact Suzanne.oakley@rcn.org.uk or call 020 7647 3581 for further details.
Abstracts
Programme
Please note this is a provisional programme and may be subject to change.
08.30 Registration, refreshments and exhibition viewing
09.30 Chair’s opening remarks
Lindsey Emmerson, CYP Staying Healthy Forum Committee Member
09.40 Overview of School Nurses project Department of Health
Wendy Nicholson, Department of Health
10.25 Mental Health / youth offending / prevention – title TBC
Joanne Tomlinson, Nurse of the Year
11.10 Refreshments, exhibition and poster viewing
11.45 Joint RCN and UNISON health care needs in schools survey and position statement – title TBC
Jo Coates, National Office, UNISON
12.45 Lunch and exhibition viewing
13.45 Concurrent session 1st rotation
Health Investment in the School Years: Education and Training Jan Forshaw, Head of Education, Coram Life Education
Immunisation in schools Helen Donovan, Public Health Advisor, Royal College of Nursing
Sports injuries Jason Gray Paediatric Emergency Nurse Consultant, Children's Emergency Department
Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital, Brighton & Sussex University NHS Trust
14.45 Refreshments and exhibition viewing
15.15 Concurrent session 2nd rotation (repeated)
Health Investment in the School Years: Education and Training Jan Forshaw, Head of Education, Coram Life Education
Immunisation in schools Helen Donovan, Public Health Advisor, Royal College of Nursing
Sports injuries Jason Gray Paediatric Emergency Nurse Consultant, Children's Emergency Department
Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital, Brighton & Sussex University NHS Trust
16.15 Child protection
Ray McMorrow, Designated Nurse Safeguarding Children, Safeguarding Children Service, Derby
16.45 Chair’s closing remarks
Lindsey Emmerson
17.00 Close of conference
Delegate fees
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.
Directions
Directions
Venue
Cavendish Conerence Centre
22 Duchess Mews
London
W1G 9DT
Tel: 020 7706 7700
Website: Cavensish Conference Centre
Maps and directions
Downlaod a map with directions (PDF 365KB)
Tube
Oxford Circus Underground Station (Victoria, Central, & Bakerloo Line) is 5 minutes walk away. Take Exit 4 on leaving Oxford Circus station, walk North up Regent Street and you will pass the Langham Hotel on your left and BBC Corporation House on your right. Turn left into Duchess Street and almost immediately you will see Duchess Mews on your right hand side, where our sign is clearly displayed at the end of the Mews on the left. Alternatively Duchess Street is the 5th turn left when you have left Oxford Circus Tube Station and have started to walk North up Regent Street.
Train
Marylebone, Marylebone, Euston and Kings Cross St Pancras Stations are all within 10 minutes taxi rides or alternatively 15 minutes by Underground. Paddington Station (which has a direct link to Heathrow every 15 minutes) is 20 minutes walk or 10 minutes in a taxi.
Car
On street Pay & Display parking is available outside the Conference Centre; otherwise there are NCP car parks, as listed below, all within 5 minutes walk of the venue:
» Weymouth Mews
» Chandos Street
» Cavendish Square
Delegates are encouraged to use public transport when travelling to this venue. Should you wish to travel by car please visit www.theaa.com to plan your journey.
There is on-street parking nearby, see: www.westminster.gov.uk/transportandstreets/parking
The nearest car park is at 6-7 Weymouth Mews (0870 606 7050)
Congestion charges
Please note this venue is with the congestion charge zone. For information on congestion charging in London, please visit the Transport for London website:
http://www.tfl.gov.uk/roadusers/congestioncharging/
Alternatively, you can call for information on 0845 900 1234
Exhibitors
Exhibit with the RCN and reach your target audience!
The RCN School Nurse conference and exhibition provides you with an unrivalled opportunity to connect directly with a significant group of the UK’s leading specialist schooling nurses.
There are a number of ways for you to be involved in the exhibition giving you the opportunity to network and raise your profile within this nursing arena. Packages can be tailored by our sales team to help you achieve specific objectives, so please speak to us about your needs.
For exhibition packages and sponsorship opportunities, please download the sales brochure and view the exhibition floorplan, or contact the sales team on 01442 870 143, email exhibitions@rcn.org.uk.
For those organisations already attending this event, make the most out of your experience with some top tips for exhibitors.
RCN School Nurse 2013 Exhibitors
Queen's Nursing Institute
Please check back for further additions to our exhibition as the event approaches.
Speaker zone
Accommodation
FAQs
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
Suzanne Oakley
Event Organiser
RCN Events
20 Cavendish Square
London
W1G 0RN
Tel: 0207 647 3581
Email: suzanne.oakley@rcn.org.uk
