We are delighted that you will be joining us at The Macdonald Burlington Hotel Birmingham. We hope that the information provided in this document will help you to get the most from the UKMi Practice Development Seminar. Please bring these instructions with you.
Travel Details
Macdonald Burlington Hotel is set in the heart of Birmingham’s retail and commerce district. Located just two minutes’ walk away from Birmingham New Street station, and 20 minutes from Birmingham International Airport.
By road:
The Macdonald Burlington Hotel is placed at the centre of major road networks. From M6, junction 6 take the A38 (M) to Birmingham Central.
IMPORTANT TRAVEL ADVICE: Please note that the hotels ‘Get Directions’ search will take you to the nearest road access to Macdonald Burlington Hotel and does not take the current traffic restrictions into consideration.
By rail:
New Street station is 2 minutes’ walk away.
By air:
Situated 10 miles from Birmingham International BHX airport. link
Car Parking
The hotel has no onsite parking however special rates of £5.50 per 24hours have been negotiated at the Birmingham Pallasades NCP car park which is situated at the rear of the hotel. From the car park walk straight through New Street station and the hotel is opperite.
Please route your sat-nav to NCP New Street car park B5 4AN.
Delegates are asked to take their tickets to the hotel reception to get them validated upon checkout.
Accommodation
For those who have pre booked accommodation, bedrooms will be available for check-in from 3pm. All rooms are en suite and are fully air-conditioned and have; TV, Wi-Fi powered by The Cloud, tea and coffee making facilities, hairdryer and are fully equipped with towels and toiletries.
Please vacate your room by 12 midday on your departure day. A luggage store is available in main reception.
Registration for the UKMi Seminar
Registration on Tuesday morning will take place in the Horton Foyer. The Registration Desk will be open: 9:00am – 4.30pm.
You need to bring your NHS or Company ID badge which must be worn throughout the day. This will help with security. It will also enable you to identify fellow delegates.
Programme and Proceedings
There will not be a printed version of the proceedings available at the event. A draft version of the proceedings will be available on the UKMi website from the end of August and the final version will be available the week of the Seminar for you to print your own copy.
Meeting Rooms
The venue for the whole event is in the Horton Suite which is located on the first floor.
All refreshment breaks and lunch during the UKMi Seminar programme will take place in the Horton Foyer.
Exhibition
The exhibition & Posters will take place in Horton B & C from 12.30pm.
Posters
Posters should be put onto the poster boards provided before the start of the opening session on Tuesday morning as they will be available for viewing during lunch and comfort breaks. Posters will be judged prior to the seminar taking place with prizes being awarded at the end of the programme on Tuesday.
Messages / Assistance
The telephone number for colleagues or family to leave an urgent message for you is via the Macdonald Burlington hotel main switchboard on 0121 643 9191.
Dietary requirements
There will be vegetarian options in the lunch buffet. If you have any other dietary requirements please contact Clare Thompson on 0116 258 6491 or as soon as possible. (No later than 13th September 2016).
Facilities:
The hotel has many facilities available to all delegates, for all information and opening times please see the website: http://www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/our-hotels/macdonald-burlington-hotel/
Administration
· Both the evaluation form and the certificate of attendance will be electronic. The evaluation form will be available to complete via Survey Monkey, the link will be available via the UKMi website. Once you have completed your evaluation, your certificates of attendance will be issued.
· Remember to switch your mobile phone off during sessions.
· The UKMi Seminar Admin team will be happy to help you with any queries you may have.