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Learning at HG SPD
The conference devoted to the best in optical training
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Please follow the signs for parking and ensure you go to the registration in the grand marquee. You will need to register to get your lanyard and pass. Your pass will have your schedule on for the day and a barcode that you will need to scan into each session. Please scan into every session – or you will not receive your certificate and points for the session.
We are thrilled to welcome you back to
HG SPA 2024.
If you have not been before you are in for a treat! This year we have themed the day with lots of fun filled entertainment to keep both your brains and bodies active.
We look forward to Sharing, Progressing and Achieving with you!
See you at HG SPA.
8:45am Sessions
- Roles Involved: Optometrists (OO), Dispensing Opticians (DO)
- Available CPD points: 3 (pending)
- Facilitator Needed: Yes
- Roles Involved: Optometrists (OO), Independent Prescribers (IP)
- Available CPD points: 3 (pending)
- Facilitator Needed: Yes
- Roles Involved: Optometrists (OO), Contact Lens Opticians (CLO), Independent Prescribers (IP)
- Available CPD points: 3 (pending)
- Facilitator Needed: Yes
- Roles Involved: Optometrists (OO), Dispensing Opticians (DO), Contact Lens Opticians (CLO)
- Available CPD points: 3 (pending)
10:00am Sessions
- Roles Involved: Optometrists (OO), Dispensing Opticians (DO)
- Available CPD points: 3 (pending)
- Facilitator Needed: Yes
- Roles Involved: Optometrists (OO), Independent Prescribers (IP)
- Available CPD points: 3 (pending)
- Facilitator Needed: Yes
- Roles Involved: Optometrists (OO), Contact Lens Opticians (CLO)
- Available CPD points: 3 (pending)
- Facilitator Needed: Yes
- Roles Involved: Optometrists (OO)
- Available CPD points: 2
- Facilitator Needed: Yes
11:30am Sessions
- Roles Involved: Optometrists (OO), Dispensing Opticians (DO)
- Available CPD points: 3
- Facilitator Needed: Yes
- Roles Involved: Optometrists (OO), Contact Lens Opticians (CLO)
- Available CPD points: 3
- Facilitator Needed: Yes
- Roles Involved: Optometrists (OO), Independent Prescribers (IP)
- Available CPD points: 3 (pending)
- Facilitator Needed: Yes
- Roles Involved: Optometrists (OO)
- Available CPD points: (pending)
- Facilitator Needed: No
2:15pm Sessions
- Roles Involved: Optometrists (OO), Dispensing Opticians (DO)
- Available CPD points: 3 (pending)
- Facilitator Needed: Yes
- Roles Involved: Optometrists (OO), Contact Lens Opticians (CLO)
- Available CPD points: 3 (pending)
- Facilitator Needed: Yes
- Roles Involved: Optometrists (OO), Dispensing Opticians (DO)
- Available CPD points: 3 (pending)
- Facilitator Needed: Yes
- Roles Involved: Optometrists (OO), Independent Prescribers (IP)
- Available CPD points: 3 (pending)
- Facilitator Needed: Yes
3:30pm Sessions
- Roles Involved: Optometrists (OO), Dispensing Opticians (DO), Contact Lens Opticians (CLO)
- Available CPD points: 3 (pending)
- Facilitator Needed: Yes
- Roles Involved: Optometrists (OO), Dispensing Opticians (DO)
- Available CPD points: 3 (pending)
- Facilitator Needed: Yes
- Roles Involved: Optometrists (OO), Contact Lens Opticians (CLO)
- Available CPD points: 3
- Facilitator Needed: Yes
- Roles Involved: Optometrists (OO), Independent Prescribers (IP)
- Available CPD points: 3 (pending)
- Facilitator Needed: Yes
5:00pm Sessions
- Roles Involved: Optometrists (OO), Independent Prescribers (IP)
- Available CPD points: 3 (pending)
- Facilitator Needed: Yes
- Roles Involved: Optometrists (OO), Dispensing Opticians (DO)
- Available CPD points: 3 (pending)
- Facilitator Needed: Yes
- Roles Involved: Dispensing Opticians (DO)
- Available CPD points: 3 (pending)
- Facilitator Needed: Yes
- Roles Involved: Optometrists (OO), Contact Lens Opticians (CLO)
- Available CPD points: 3 (pending)
- Facilitator Needed: Yes
We've got the answers for your questions
Seriously, if you have any questions about the SPA CPD Event, we have the answers.
Literally situated in the heart of England, there is no Midlands event and conferencing centre easier to access than the Heart of England.
By Road
Situated just outside Meriden in Warwickshire, the Heart of England events and conferencing venue is within easy access to all major road networks.
Birmingham NEC and Birmingham Airport and train station.
8 minutes to M6, M42 and A45 road networks
30 minutes to M1 or M40
18 minutes from Coventry city centre
18 minutes from Solihull shopping centre
SAT NAV post code – CV7 8DX
Rail
Location connections to all major rail routes, we’re just a taxi ride away from a number of busy train lines.
10 minutes from Birmingham International Station
15 minutes from Coleshill Parkway
25 minutes from Warwick Parkway
30 minutes from Rugby train station
10 minutes from Berkswell train station
Air
10 minutes from Birmingham International Airport
Meriden Road, Coventry, CV7 8DX 01676 540333
See Map Below
Set in the Heart of the Midlands, with easy access to major motorways and only a short drive from Birmingham International Airport and Rail Station, the Heart of England is a great central meeting place.
On site Parking spaces 200
At The Heart of England, we pride ourselves on putting customers and guests at the heart of everything we do.
Set in stunning Warwickshire countryside, we have a choice of hotel and outdoor accommodation.
OLD HALL HOUSE HOTEL COVENTRY
Old Hall House is a stunning 16th Century boutique country house bed & breakfast with an AA 4* rating.
It is set in the extensive grounds of The Heart of England Conference and Events Centre which includes park, picturesque lake and medieval woodland so there is plenty of space to stretch those legs and explore.
SHEPHERD HUTS, GLAMPING PODS AND LOG CABIN
If you like the more quirky, we offer an array of alternative accommodation including 5 Shepherd Huts,
Log Cabin and Glamping Pods.
Number of Sessions Suitable for:
• 15 Dispensing Opticians
• 24 Optometrists
• 7 Contact Lens Opticians
• 5 IP Optometrists
Session Type and Availability:
• Peer Review: 4 sessions
• Discussion Workshops: 10 sessions
• Skills Workshops: 4 sessions
• Lectures: 7 sessions
• Sessions are subject to GOC approvals (pending)
There are 63 points available.
This doesn’t include the supplier exhibition treasure trail where you will find even more points up for grabs! Points subject to GOC approval.
There are 29 points available.
This doesn’t include the supplier exhibition treasure trail where you will find even more points up for grabs! Points subject to GOC approval.
There are 15 points available.
This doesn’t include the supplier exhibition treasure trail where you will find even more points up for grabs! Points subject to GOC approval.
There are 22 points available.
This doesn’t include the supplier exhibition treasure trail where you will find even more points up for grabs! Points subject to GOC approval.
If you would be interested to support the session with facilitating please let us know. Facilitating does not involved teaching, but rather guiding the conversations to ensure the learning outcomes are achieved. Full training will be provided for those wishing to add facilitation to their repertoire!
Please select yes for 'willing to facilitate' option during ticket selection. Thank you for your support with HG SPA.
Ticket prices are:
• Optometrists: £100 (including IP Optometrists) • Dispensing Opticians: £50 (including CLOs)
Join us at the Social Media Station for your social media images and interviews. We have props and cameras at your disposal and prizes up for grabs for the best social media posts! Go on - take your best shot!
Work your way around the supplier exhibition and gain CPD points along the way - Fun and games to be had and prizes up for grab! enjoy the entertainment on offer!
Have a question that's not been answered?
Please email the PAG team inbox, PAG@hakimgroup.co.uk We are more than happy to answer any queries!
