Venue
The Annual London Imperial Spine Course 2012 will be held in London at the Royal College of Surgeons of England. The College is centrally located at Lincoln's Inn Fields within easy walking distance of Holborn (Piccadilly and Central lines) and Temple (District and Circle Lines) underground stations. It is a short taxi or underground journey from most major rail stations. Two NCP car parks are situated nearby.
The Royal College of Surgeons of England
35-43 Lincoln's Inn Fields
London WC2A 3PE
Tel: +44 (0)20 7405 3474
www.rcseng.ac.uk
Certificate of Attendance
A Certificate of Attendance will be provided for all registered delegates.
The Course has been accredited by the Royal College of Surgeons of England for up to 13 CPD points.
Dates
Wednesday, 7 March to Friday, 9 March 2012
Insurance
The registration fees do not include the insurance of participants against personal accidents, sickness, cancellations by any party, theft, loss or damage to personal possessions. Participants are advised to take out adequate personal insurance to cover travel, accommodation, cancellation and personal effects.
Language
The language of the Course is English.
Social Events
Welcome Reception
Wednesday, 7 March 2012
The welcome reception will take place at the Hunterian Museum (located within the Royal College of Surgeons of England) on Wednesday, 7 March 2012.
Attendance to the Welcome Reception is complimentary for all pre-registered delegates.
Course Dinner
Thursday, 8 March 2012
The Course Dinner will be held on Thursday 8 March 2012 at The Chancery (9 Cursitor Street, EC4A 1LL, London).
Dinner tickets must be purchased in advance at the cost of £70 per person and are subject to availability.
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not allowed anywhere inside the venue and not immediately outside the main entrance.
Travel
Please click here to download the location map.
For travelling within London, please consult the Transport for London journey planner
By Plane
From London Heathrow Airport: Heathrow Express train from Heathrow Airport to Paddington Station (journey time: approximately 15 min, frequency of trains: every 15 minutes). Underground District or Circle line from Paddington to Notting Hill plus Central line from Notting Hill to Holborn.
Alternatively, underground from Heathrow to Holborn (Piccadilly line) which will take approximately 1 hour.
From London Gatwick Airport: Gatwick Express from Gatwick Airport to Victoria Station (journey time: 30 min, frequency of trains: every 15 to 30 minutes, plus slower stopping service). Underground Victoria line from Victoria Station to Oxford Circus and Central Line from Oxford Circus to Holborn.
From London Stansted Airport: Stansted Express from Stansted Airport to Liverpool Street Station (journey time: 45 min). Underground Central line from Liverpool Station to Holborn Station.
From London City Airport: 30/40 minutes by car.
By Underground
The nearest Tube station is Holborn (Piccadilly and Central Lines). It takes about 10 minutes to walk from the station to the museum.
Temple (District and Circle Lines) and Charing Cross stations (Northern and Bakerloo Lines) are a 10-20 minute walk or short taxi ride away.
By Bus
A number of buses stop near the College, for more details download the map at the Transport for London web site
High Holborn (travelling east and west)
1, 8, 25, 38, 55, 98, 242
Kingsway (travelling north and south)
1, 59, 68, 91, 168, 171, 188, 243, 521
Aldwych (travelling east and west)
9, 11, 15, 23, 341
Aldwych (travelling north and south)
4, 6, 13, 26, 76, 77A, 139, 172, 176, 341
By Rail
The nearest stations are Kings Cross St. Pancras, Euston, Waterloo and Charing Cross. It takes about 20-30 minutes to walk from each to the College or 10-15 minutes by underground.
Parking
On street parking is available outside the College on Lincoln's Inn Fields. The pay and display charges are in operation from Monday to Saturday, 8.30am - 6.30pm. The current charge in the Westminster bays is £4 per hour with a maximum stay of 2 hours.
Visitors should be aware that both Westminster and Camden councils operate parking bays around the Fields. Please check the signs carefully when you park to determine which borough you are parked in and ensure you purchase a ticket from the correct pay and display machine.
The nearest multi-storey car parks are in Drury Lane and Bloomsbury Square.
Blue Badge holders can park in marked bays for up to 4 hours, Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 6.30am, and without time limit outside these hours. As a Blue Badge holder you are also entitled to park at a meter/pay-and-display bay for an extra hour once the paid time has expired.
College Parking for Disabled People
The College has a dedicated parking space for use by disabled visitors. Please book this space in advance by calling reception on 020 7869 6400.
For more information on disabled parking see the Westminster council website
Organising Secretariat
Kenes UK Ltd
Chesterfield House
385 Euston Road
London, UK
NW1 3AU
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7383 8030
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7383 8040
Email: imperialspine@kenes.com