UKMi Conferences
Frequently asked questions about the conference
Join us for this year's UKMi conference to be held in Cardiff on 23rd -24th January 2025. This is UKMi's 50th conference, and it is also 50 years since, what was then, UK Drug Information was founded.
Please find below a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding our conference
What time does the conference start and finish?
Registration opens at 9:00am on 23rd January 2025 with registration and refreshments. The exhibition will be open. The first session will start at 10am. Day one will end at 4.30pm. Evening reception will begin promptly at 7pm.
Day two will commence at 9am with registration, refreshments and poster viewing. The exhibition will be open. The first session will start at 10am. Day two will finish at 3.30pm.
The programme can be found here.
What are the benefits to me if I attend the conference?
The conference is our annual key professional development event- the only event where you will hear about what is happening in your specialist area.
The two days are organised to offer the most learning opportunities for new and experienced members of the Medicines Advice teams. Networking opportunities, exhibitions and poster presentations are intended to enhance knowledge and inspire individuals.
You will be able to bring this knowledge back into your workplace and cascade it to other colleagues, benefiting your whole pharmacy department.
There is also a celebratory meal on the evening of day one to mark the 50th anniversary of UKMI
How do I register for the conference?
Reserve your place by registering via Eventbrite. Registration IS OPEN. A valid NHS Trust purchase order will be required at the time of registration, if you don’t have this please add “to follow” when requested.
When you register you will get a confirmatory email via Eventbrite. Please take this as confirmation that you have a place at the conference.
If you do not receive a confirmation acknowledgement, please get in touch.
Note that once you have registered, you will be liable for the conference fee, unless you contact us on medicines.info@uhl-tr.nhs.uk on or before 31st December 2024.
How do I choose my workshops?
You can select your top choices for workshops when you register, or here: choose your workshops. We will do what we can to ensure that you are allocated your preferred choices but we cannot guarantee this.
How do I find out about conference posters?
All the details about the posters, including submission for prize judging can be found here. The posters will be posted here once they have been submitted.
How do I pay for the conference?
If you are an NHS delegate you will need to raise a purchase order (PO). You will be asked for this during the registration process; if you don’t have this at the time, please add “to follow” when requested.
P0’s should be sent to clare.thompson@uhl-tr.nhs.uk before the event date for invoicing purposes.
If you are a non-NHS delegate please email clare.thompson@uhl-tr.nhs.uk for details.
Who is the purchase order (PO) made to?
Purchase orders should be raised to University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust and obtained from your organisation
What if I register and then find that I can’t attend?
If you are not able to attend, please contact us on medicines.info@uhl-tr.nhs.uk on or before 31st December 2024.
After 3rd January 2025, if you have registered and are not able to attend you will still be charged for your place
When does the early bird offer end?
The early bird offer has been extended until 31st December 2024
What are accommodation options?
There are a range of affordable hotels in Cardiff. Delegates are required to book their own accommodation. These are all room only prices.
- The Clayton Hotel £67
- The Leonardo hotel £72
- Radisson Blu £77
- The Angel Hotel from £86
- Hilton Cardiff £93
- Travelodge from £32
How do I get to Cardiff City Stadium by car/public transport?
By Road:
Driving from East Leave the M4 at junction 33. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto the A4232 signposted to Penarth. After approx. 6 miles branch left and leave the A4232, following the sign to Cardiff City Stadium. At the roundabout take the first exit onto Leckwith Road (B4267 signposted to City Centre). Cardiff City Stadium is on the right.
Driving from West Leave the M4 at junction 33. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto the A4232 signposted to Penarth. After approx. 6 miles branch left and leave the A4232, following the sign to Cardiff City Stadium. At the roundabout take the first exit onto Leckwith Road (B4267 signposted to City Centre). Cardiff City Stadium is on the right.
By Train:
Ninian Park station is the nearest train station to the football stadium. From Cardiff Central, delegates can travel to Ninian Park or Grangetown. It is then a 10-minute walk to the stadium from Grangetown or 5 minutes from Ninian Park.
Cardiff City Stadium is just a 2-mile taxi ride from Cardiff Central railway station. There are regular trains to London Paddington, Reading, Swindon, Bristol, Portsmouth, Southampton, Weymouth and West Wales, with easy connections to most areas of the UK. Please contact National Rail for further information
By Taxi:
Taxis are readily available across the city. You can pre book a ‘Private Hire’ or hail a black and white cab. A trip from the City Centre to the stadium costs between £7 - £10.
By Bus:
There is a regular bus service to Cardiff City Stadium from Cardiff Central Bus Station. Bus numbers 1, 8, 95, X91, X1 and 95B stop nearby, the most direct numbers are 1, 2, 4, 95A, 95B and 95C. Please contact Cardiff Bus for further information.
By air:
Cardiff Airport is approx. 11 miles away from Cardiff City Stadium, with good public transport links, hire cars and taxi services.
How do I nominate someone for the Peter Golightly award?
How to nominate:
Complete the nomination form here
- Submit it by 12 noon on Friday 3rd January 2025.
What is the dress code for the evening event?
Dress is smart/ smart casual.
How will I get to my hotel after the evening reception?
If you attending the evening reception, coaches will transport delegates to the venue from the city centre at 6.30pm. Coaches will also transport delegates back to the city centre at the end of the evening.
What are Cardiff City stadium parking facilities like?
The venue offers over 1000 free car parking spaces on site, subject to availability, cars can be left overnight at the venue but this will be at the owners own risk.
I have a dietary requirement, what do I need to do?
You can tell us about a dietary requirement here.
If you have notified us already of any dietary requirements, please speak to one of the organisers at the registration desk so we can put you in contact with a member of staff at the venue.