Accessibility at CPC North

Working toward access and inclusion for all

The organisers of Clinical Pharmacy Congress are putting access and inclusion high on the agenda for this year's event. With that in mind, we would like to highlight a range of initiatives in support of this, along with further clarification on our overall admissions policy.

Striving towards access and inclusion for all is no easy task...it's a very long road and we're only at the beginning of the journey, so first and foremost we do kindly ask for patience and forbearance - if there is anything we can do that will make your experience of our event better that isn't covered by the measures we've already introduced, please get in touch and we will try our best to accommodate your request.

Admissions policy

Our overarching admissions policy remains the same:

"Clinical Pharmacy Congress is a business event exclusively for registered healthcare professionals and other personnel currently working within Clinical Pharmacy.Minors (those under the age of 18) are not permitted to enter the event. There are no crèche facilities available at the show."

This has been our long-standing policy based on the following considerations:

The exhibition floor is a crowded space with many potential hazards for young children.
ABPI rules dictate that non-healthcare professionals should not be exposed to marketing/prescribing information from pharmaceutical companies.
All delegates attending should be able to enjoy an undisrupted experience of the event, and in particular our educational programme.

Anyone who, for whatever reason, is unable to attend Clinical Pharmacy Congress is reminded that you can contact all of our exhibitors via our Exhibitor List and session recordings from the conference programme are available on this website and our app.

Exceptions to this policy

We are fully sympathetic to the demands on working parents who wish to attend Clinical Pharmacy Congress, and with that in mind, we are able to make the following exceptions to our admissions policy:

Parents/guardians of nursing babies/infants are allowed to attend Clinical Pharmacy Congress with their babies/infants under the following conditions:

The nursing babies/infants should remain safely seated within a pram/pushchair at all times (with the exception of when nursing/comforting).
Nursing babies/infants should never be left unattended.
Parents/guardian of nursing babies/infants should not ask or expect anyone else to supervise their children.
Parents/guardians of nursing babies/infants may be politely asked to leave a conference session if the babies'/infants' presence is disrupting the session.
Parent/guardians of nursing babies/infants bring their children to the event entirely at their own risk and responsibility.

Parents/guardians of nursing babies/infants should note that, in addition to the facilities provided by the venue, there will be an area within Clinical Pharmacy Congress for nursing/feeding.

Wheelchair access

To allow easier access to the event for wheelchair users, our event will have dropped registration counters, allocated spaces and ramps to the stage in all theatres. As the event will be busy we also have the option to hire mobility scooters and wheelchairs free of charge, for more information,

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Hearing Loops

The Clinical Pharmacy Congress North will be equipped with permanent hearing loops, in the Exchange Auditorium and Central and Charter Foyers allowing everyone to access our educational speaker sessions. To use our hearing loops, please speak to our theatre

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Multi Faith Prayer Room

We are pleased to offer a Multi-Faith Prayer Room located in the Exchange Lower Foyer to accommodate the diverse religious practices of our attendees. The room is available throughout the event for quiet reflection and prayer. For directions, please refer to the event map or ask any of our staff members

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Quiet Rooms are important for creating a safe space that’s more inclusive not only for neurodivergent people but also neurotypical, allowing both to thrive at events as one.

This includes

Meditation Zone

Up to 4 individual seats with device offering meditation, ASMR, white, pink and brown noise, and noise cancelling WiFi headset

Mindfulness Zone

Table and chairs with mindful colouring books, puzzle books and jigsaws

Relaxation Zone

Bean bags, floor cushions and noise-cancelling ear muffs

Disco Nap Zone

Sofa, coffee table, textured cushions, eye masks, neck pillows, weighted blankets, noise cancelling ear muffs

You can find the room on the far left of the entrance by the organiser's office.

It is in partnership with EventWell - visit their website to find out more: Eventwell

For more information on accessibility at the venue, please visit Manchester Central's website.

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Accessibility

North Why Attend

At the Clinical Pharmacy Congress North, we value the comfort and ease of access to all our delegates.

Working toward access and inclusion for all

Admissions policy

Exceptions to this policy

Wheelchair access

Hearing Loops

Multi Faith Prayer Room

Quiet Room

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London Event

Accessibility

North Why Attend

At the Clinical Pharmacy Congress North, we value the comfort and ease of access to all our delegates.

Working toward access and inclusion for all

Admissions policy

Exceptions to this policy

Wheelchair access

Hearing Loops

Multi Faith Prayer Room

Quiet Room

Register your interest for 2024

Become a Speaker

Become an Exhibitor

Contact Us

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