General healthcare & safety guidelines

To help minimise the risk of spreading infections, including COVID-19 other respiratory viruses, we request all attendees to follow these common-sense hygiene practices:

Hygiene & personal care

• Wash your hands with soap and water more frequently than usual, especially when travelling.
• Carry hand sanitiser and use it after touching public surfaces (e.g., handrails, ticket machines, push-buttons, door handles).
• Wash your hands thoroughly before entering the venue and regularly throughout the event.
• Wearing a face mask is advisable, though not compulsory.

Coughs and sneezes

• Do not sneeze or cough into your bare hands.
• Use a clean tissue to cover your mouth and nose, dispose of it safely, and wash your hands immediately.
• If no tissue is available, sneeze or cough into your elbow to help prevent the spread of droplets.

Participation of high-risk individuals

To protect the health and safety of all attendees:

• If you are from, or have recently travelled to, a high-risk area, or if you suspect you may have a respiratory or other infection (even mild symptoms), please do not register for in-person attendance. We would be happy to welcome you at a future event.
• If you feel unwell prior to the conference, please consult your healthcare provider and opt for virtual participation.
• For the safety of others, any attendee displaying flu-like symptoms during the event may be asked to leave.

Health disclaimer & travel advisory

Due to the international nature of this event, we cannot guarantee that attendees will not be exposed to respiratory or other infectious agents while participating in person. Attendance is therefore at your own risk.

We strongly recommend that all delegates obtain comprehensive travel and medical insurance to cover potential disruptions or losses—including illness, quarantine, cancellation of travel or accommodation, and other unforeseen circumstances.

Our COVID-19 guidelines are based on recommendations from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the UK Government, but may not reflect the most current updates. As such, we cannot accept legal responsibility for any outcomes resulting from adherence to these guidelines.

For the latest official travel advice and health guidance, please refer to the UK Government’s foreign travel advice.