Thursday
Friday
US Workshops
The Course
•Registration starts at 08.30.
•You will be allocated to a group and will remain with that group for the duration of the course
•You will rotate to all of the stations.
•There is a limited number of x-ray gowns. Please be considerate and dispose of the lead gowns in a timely fashion when moving to the US stations
•Please sign the registration form every day and do not forget to give us your feedback
The Venue
•The course will take place in the Postgraduate and Clinical Skills Centre that is on the campus of the City Hospital, Hucknall Rd, Nottingham NG5 1PB
•For a map of the campus follow the link below. We are in building Q
•https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/download.cfm?doc=docm93jijm4n2872.pdf&ver=8105
Arriving by Car
Please use the car parks designated for public parking (indicated by a blue P symbol or blue disabled parking symbol on the map of the City Hospital site including:
All roadside spaces on South Road (from Gate 3)
•Purple Entrance car park - close to North Corridor (medical and surgical wards)
•Yellow car park - close to Yellow Entrance, near to Gate 5
•Green car park - close to Green Entrance and Hayward House
•Physiotherapy car park - close to Physiotherapy Outpatients and x-ray
•Blue Entrance car park - close to outpatients, maternity and x-ray
There is parking near the Postgraduate Centre but it is very limited. The company representatives, the faculty, the radiographers and organizers of the course will have priority.
Travelling from Overseas
•The nearest airport is East Midlands Airport
•If you can’t find a direct flight to East Midlands Airport you could fly to Birmingham or London
•There are direct trains from Birmingham New Street station to Nottingham and from London St Pancras to Nottingham.
•It is easier to transfer from Birmingham Airport to Birmingham New Street Station (main station) then from London Heathrow to St Pancras.
Travelling in London
•In London there is a metro system known as London Underground and affectionately called the tube. The metro stations are known as tube stations.
•The metro is called a train and it has carriages known also as cars.
•There are several lines connecting the underground system with the local rail system
•Do not get confused between the local rail system and the national rail system that will take you out of London
•The cheapest way to travel is by tapping in and out with a contactless card. You can also buy a travelcard from the machines in the station.
•The zones are concentric, starting with 1- the centre of London and ending with 6 – the periphery. Fines are high if caught trespassing the zones. At most stations your ticket will not allow you through the gates if you are outside the zone validity.
•The majority of London attractions are in zone 1 with a few in zone 2.
Hotels in Nottingham
Budget
•https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/hospital-hotel- (limited availability)
•The hotel is located on the top floor of the Maternity Building.
•For enquiries and bookings please contact:
•Tel: 0115 840 5822 or 0115 969 1169 Ext: 5523 or 54022
•Email: hospitalhotelreceptionstaffa&c@nuh.nhs.uk
Mid range
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https://www.parkinn.co.uk/hotel-nottingham
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http://doubletree3.hilton.com/en/hotels/united-kingdom/doubletree-by-hilton-hotel-nottingham-gateway-EMANUDI/index.html
Boutique
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http://
www.lacemarkethotel.co.uk
/
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http://www.stjames-hotel.com/
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https://www.hartsnottingham.co.uk/
What to see in Nottingham
NOTTINGHAM CASTLE
This magnificent estate was originally built hundreds of years ago. Near after the Civil War, it was knocked down and a replacement built around 250 years ago. It can be described as a classical ducal mansion. Since it is built on raised ground, it’s a fantastic place to take in unforgettable views. You can visit the cafe on one side of the castle, and enjoy some treats outdoors while taking in the city view. There’s even a museum and art gallery inside where you can learn about Nottingham’s fascinating background. The grounds are well-kept, with flowers, areas for picnics, and spaces for children to play. If you choose to venture down to the dungeons, you’ll get to visit King David’s dungeon, a wine cellar, and take your pick of the tunnels and caves they have opened to explore. Mortimer’s Hole is a good choice as it leads to the Brewhouse
Yard.
CAVES OF NOTTINGHAM
There are a number of sandstone caves and underground tunnels that run underneath Nottingham. People say that they have been there since medieval times. You don’t need to travel far to see these caves. In fact, all you’ve gone to do is make your way to the Broadmarch Shopping Centre, where there is an entrance to an old sandstone cave with cellars, an old air- raid shelter, a tannery, and even a representation of how old Victorian slums used to be.WOLLATON HALLWollaton Hall is a mere 5 kilometers away from the heart of the city, boasting magnificent architecture from five centuries ago. There are extensive plains, landscaped gardens, and even a museum of natural history. You can also visit the Courtyard Stables, which now is an art gallery and a steam engine house. There’s also an Industrial Museum where you can enjoy taking a peek at peculiar objects and things from long ago.
YE OLDE TRIP TO JERUSALEM
This pub is lauded as one of England’s oldest and strangest establishments. It is walking distance from the Nottingham Castle, in Brewhouse Yard. In lieu of formal construction, this tavern was carved into the rock hundreds of years ago. You can enjoy ale or other English bites here, while sitting among the rock and dark wood, or should you choose, the outdoor seating. It’s a great chance to pick up souvenirs, too - they’re always being sold over the bar. Nottingham CathedralThis historical edifice is probably the most recognized landmark in Nottingham. It dates back to the 19th century, so it definitely isn’t a modern building. Being a religious structure meant for praise and worship, it was designed very intricately, with a lot of attention to detail. There are often events here, from mass choir concerts to solo religious music. It is a beautiful place for visitors to get a little bit in touch with their spiritual sides and take in the serenity.