As an organisation, the ACC are committed to providing experiences that are accessible to everyone. They are proud to work with ‘AccessAble’ to highlight the accessibility and usability of their venues, making sure that every visit is an enjoyable one.

Stewards are always available during events should you require any assistance.

Further details can be found at ACC Access Guide.

Assistance is available at the venue from the ACC Liverpool stewards and a map of the venue is available on the Conference app. There are also stewards available inside the auditorium to support you with individual needs.

There will be a dedicated area in the auditorium (Row H) for wheelchairs and those who require DSE chairs. Please let a member of the events team know in advance via email if you require any assistance – [email protected].

We are encouraging members to collect their badge on Thursday from 16:00-19:00 from the ACC to ensure no delays are experienced on Friday morning with accessing the Conference. Registration will be open from 08:00 on Friday morning.

There will be an express registration lane for those members who are registering children for the crèche.

Yes, Liverpool has a number of fully accessible bedrooms.

Please email [email protected] and add your request to your registration details so that they can secure the best possible bedroom for you.

Yes, please include them in the booking of your accommodation and email the Annual Conference team to let them know that they will be attending with you.

Yes, your assistance dog is welcome to stay and attend all sessions.

Please let us know in advance if you will be bringing an assistance dog to ensure the animal is catered for.

Yes, the NASUWT will provide you with BSL interpretation throughout the event.

There are fixed-loop hearing systems in the auditorium and additional personal neck loop available from the stewards at the venue.

If you require the use of a mobility scooter whilst at the conference, you can find the details of local company to arrange the hire at Shopmobilty Liverpool.

There will be sockets available around the venue for charging purposes. Please ask a member of the Conferences and Events Team for further details.

There is blue badge parking in the Kings Dock car park located on Queens Wharf, which is approximately 200m away from the ACC.

There are accessible toilets throughout the venue.

Yes. We will do everything we can to make your experience comfortable and enjoyable. If you would like to discuss your needs in confidence, please include your requests during the registration process. Your details are private and confidential. Please also speak with a member of the events team so that we can support and help you with any specific needs.

We have a dedicated quiet/wellness room in room 7 with a trained mental health first-aider available if required. Please feel free to use this room at any point during Conference.

We have nook pods in the exhibition area which provide a semi-private space for members to shut out the sensory stimulation of an open environment and to gain a moment of mindful reset, focus or connection. They offer a psychological buffer from the environment while maintaining a connection to it.

Within the exhibition there are dedicated health and wellbeing zones which include suitable furniture, lighting, literature, scents, art therapy, a library, healthy snacks, hydration station and short games to help manage your health and wellbeing during Conference. There is a giant tepee which hosts various wellness short sessions in the lunch breaks, these are often very popular so do arrive early to secure your place.

There will be a quiet space available for use in the room 7 for those delegates who need a little time away from the hustle and bustle. This room provides a sanctuary where members can retreat when they feel overwhelmed or overloaded by the sensory input of their surroundings. It offers individuals the time and space they need to calm, regulate and balance their nervous systems and to practice sensory decompression. There will be a mental health first-aider available, should any member require any assistance, the venue stewards are also mental health trained.

We also have made available short 2-5-minute wellness videos which can be viewed via the Conference app.

We have nook pods in the exhibition area which provide a semi-private space for members to shut out the sensory stimulation of an open environment and to gain a moment of mindful reset, focus or connection. They offer a psychological buffer from the environment while maintaining a connection to it.

Yes. A dedicated space is provided for prayer and contemplation in room 6.

This is a designated ‘no work’ space and all forms of communication must be switched off.

If looking for nearby restaurants which are accessible, please use the Euans Guide.

Should you require medical assistance whilst at the Conference, contact a member of NASUWT staff or an ACC staff member, who will then arrange for first-aiders to attend and/or request a paramedic.

All accidents or near misses should be reported to NASUWT using the Event Incident Report Form.

If registration is open, please report it to colleagues at the registration desks.

Please complete this form in all instances.

If you experience or witness an incident and a break in the code of conduct, we would urge you to report this via the Event Incident Report Form.

If registration is open, please report it to colleagues at the registration desks.  

A Zoom meeting will be held on Tuesday 15 April at 17:00-18:00. If you wish to attend this meeting, please email [email protected]

An in-person getting the most out of conference will be held on Thursday 17 April at 17:30-18:30 at the ACC in room 11.

These sessions will explain Conference procedures, provide an overview of the conference app, support engagement and involvement in Annual Conference. These meetings are aimed at first-time elected representatives, but they are open to all.