Meeting Venue
The Sage, Gateshead
St. Mary's Square, Gates, Gateshead Quays
Gateshead, NE8 2JR
UK
Tel: +44 (0)191 443 4666
www.thesagegateshead.org
Language
The official language of the Meeting is English.
Airport Information & Travel to Newcastle
Newcastle and Gateshead are on the route of the first main road / motorway (the M1 and A1). They can also be reached on the east coast railway line from London to Edinburgh (the fastest journeys from London King's Cross take about 3 hours). Within Newcastle and Gateshead there is a convenient local metro system.
For more information please visit: http://www.visitnewcastlegateshead.com/
Pre-Meeting Courses
The ESPR Pre-Meeting teaching courses will be held on October 12-13, 2011.
Pre-Meeting courses venue:
Centre for Life
Times Square Newcastle upon Tyne
UK
Tel: +44 (0)191 243 8284
Directions and information: http://www.lifeconferencing.co.uk/about/find-us.html(Centre for Life is located within Times Square, 200 metres from Newcastle Central Station )
CME Accreditation
CME Accreditation has been applied for with the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME).
EACCME credits are recognized by the American Medical Association towards the Physician's Recognition Award (PRA). To convert EACCME credit to AMA PRA category 1 credit, contact the AMA.
For information and updates on the CME Accreditation, please visit: http://www2.kenes.com/espr2011/sci/Pages/CMEAccreditation.aspx
Visa & Invitation Letter
How do I apply for a visa to visit UK?
Visa regulations depend on your nationality and country of origin. We suggest you contact your local UK Consulate for full and official instructions on the specific visa regulations and application procedure that apply to you.
Where can I get a Conference invitation letter so that I can apply for a visa?
Please send an e-mail with your full name (as printed in your passport), full postal address and passport number to the ESPR 2011 Secretariat at: espr@kenes.com and an official invitation letter (PDF) will be prepared and sent to your e-mail.
Is it possible to send an official invitation letter directly to my local UK Consulate?
Unfortunately we are unable to send invitation letters directly to consulates. Invitation letters are prepared solely for individuals and are mailed directly to them.
Liability and Insurance
The Congress Secretariat and Organisers cannot accept liability for personal accidents or loss of or damage to private property of participants and accompanying persons. Participants are advised to take out their own personal travel and health insurance for their trip.
Meeting Secretariat
Kenes International / ESPR 2011
1-3 rue de Chantepoulet
Geneva CH-1211, Switzerland
Tel: +41 22 908 0488
Fax: +41 22 906 9140
E-mail: espr@kenes.com