FAQs

Have accessibility requirements been considered?

Every effort will be made to ensure the event is accessible and inclusive. If you have specific requirements, please let us know what these are when you book your place.

Will dietary requirements be catered for?

When you book there will be an opportunity to state any dietary requirements you have.

Is support available to meet travel and/or accommodation costs?

A bursary is available for students. Details of how to apply can be found here.

Can I make suggestions for topics/questions to be discussed at the event?

If you’d like to propose topics/questions for discussion, please include this information during registration when prompted.

How will the discussion be organised?

We are planning for this event to be interactive and conducted via a modified delphi study methodology. The focus will be on ensuring that a systematic and consensus-based approach is adopted.

What preparation will be required by me?

Before the event, attendees will be required to undertake a small amount of preparation. Details of this will be circulated a few weeks ahead of the event.

How do I cancel my place if I can no longer make it?

We would strongly advise that you only book onto the event if you are able to attend. Places are limited and we encourage full attendance to ensure we have full engagement and input from those that attend.

If you are unable to attend the session following booking, please email events@rcvs.org.uk so that your space can be cancelled and reallocated to the next person on the waiting list.

Will my registration and/or bursary application be treated confidentially?

Yes, information provided during the registration process will be treated confidentially and only accessed by RCVS staff members managing the event.

Will my contributions on the day be treated confidentially?

During the event, information provided by speakers will be available and accessible to attendees. Contributions made by attendees during discussions will not be attributed. Individuals will not be identified.

Will the day be recorded?

The in-person session will not be recorded but there will be note-takers. The on-line session will be recorded for minuting. No comments will be directly attributed to individuals, but we may ask to follow up on specific areas.

A photographer will be present but you will be able to indicate if you do not wish to be photographed for publicity and social media.

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