To introduce findings from Phase 1 of the R&D infrastructure review and seek consultation on the proposed way forward.

The aim of the workshop will be to consult on the proposed plans to address the main issues highlighted in this survey with key stakeholders.

Keynote Speakers: Dr Nicky Williams, Director of Support & Delivery, Health and Care Research Wales; Professor Ian Young, Director HSC R&D & Chief Scientific Advisor, Department of Health (NI)

Please note that registration will be at 9.30am but we aim to start promptly at 10.30am.

REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS FREE AND CLOSES ON 29TH JANUARY 2018

FAQs

What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event?

Meet at The Mill is located at Mossley Mill, Carnmoney Road North, BT36 5QA, only 10 minutes from Belfast City Centre with FREE parking (limited spaces).

Directions from Belfast

Simply take the M2 out of Belfast towards Antrim exiting at Sandyknowes roundabout. Take the A8 towards Larne. Drive through one roundabout and turn right at the 2nd roundabout. Drive 1 km, take a right turn onto Carnmoney Road North and then left into Mossley Mill.

Directions for the North Antrim Coast

Take the A6 main road from Coleraine to Antrim. At Junction 1 roundabout join M2 to Belfast. Exit motorway at Junction 4, Sandyknowes roundabout. Take the A8 towards Larne. Drive through one roundabout and turn right at the 2nd roundabout. Drive 1 km, take a right turn onto Carnmoney Road North and then left into Mossley Mill.

Directions from North West

Take the A6 main road from Londonderry to Belfast. Join the M22 motorway at Randalstown following onto the M2. Exit motorway at Junction 4, Sandyknowes roundabout. Take the A8 towards Larne. Drive through one roundabout and turn right at the 2nd roundabout. Drive 1 km, take a right turn onto Carnmoney Road North and then left into Mossley Mill.

Directions from the South

Take the A1 route from Newry to Belfast and join the M1 motorway at Sprucefield. Follow signs for Belfast onto the Westlink A12 which connect the M1 and M2 motorways. Simply take the M2 out of Belfast towards Antrim exiting at Sandyknowes roundabout, take the A8 towards Larne. Drive through one roundabout and turn right at the 2nd roundabout. Drive 1 km, take a right turn onto Carnmoney Road North and then left into Mossley Mill.

Bus

There is a bus stop adjacent to the entrance of Mossley Mill. The Metro Bus 1D runs from Donegal Sq West right to Mossley Rail Station opposite Mossley Mill. Details of times and services are available at www.translink.co.uk

Rail

There is a railway station opposite Mossley Mill with the trains running from Belfast and Portrush. A timetable can be found at www.translink.co.uk

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

You can contact the organiser via emailing cara.mcclure@hscni.net or telephoning +44 289536 3399

Will the presentations be made available after the event?

Presentations from the event will be made available on the HSC R&D website www.research.hscni.net

I have a dietary requirement, will I be accommodated?

HSC R&D is committed to healthy eating and the lunch menu will reflect this.

If you have a dietary requirement please contact the organiser cara.mcclure@hscni.net or directly on +44 289536 3399

Review of HSC R&D Infrastructure Workshop - Phase 2