COVID-19 Procedures
McCullough Moore / ceda take their responsibilities very seriously when dealing with the COVID-19 disease. As organisers, we have taken numerous steps to ensure the overall event has the necessary measures in place to manage the risk of transmission.
We would like everyone to enjoy our live conference whilst ensuring everyone feels comfortable and safe in a responsible environment. We are exercising control measures based on government guidance and industry best practice, these MUST be adhered to achieve this.
All attendees must bring either a proof of their double vaccination or a recent negative lateral flow test taken a maximum of 48 hours prior to arrival. You can obtain this using the NHS England APP (www.nhs.uk). You may find it beneficial to download the app in advance to ensure you have your pass ready for your arrival. It is also possible to add your COVID NHS pass to your Apple wallet, download as a PDF or save to your device for ease.
If you are unable to download the app or do not wish to, you can also retrieve your COVID Pass using the following link here
For those that have not been double vaccinated, proof of a negative test will be required. This can be done by taking a lateral flow test and recording your result on the NHS England App.
If you need to obtain a test kit, you can order a rapid self-test kit online Order coronavirus (COVID-19) rapid lateral flow tests - GOV.UK
If you live in Scotland, you can use the following link to obtain our COVID pass Get a record of your coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination status | The coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine (nhsinform.scot)
On arrival to Majestic Double Tree Harrogate the registration desk for the Ceda conference will be in the main hotel foyer. Please make yourselves known to the conference organisers and be ready to show your COVID PASS, you will then receive your badge and a wrist band. Please can we ask you to remain wearing your wristband for the duration of the conference. For those who will be attending the dinners only, proof of your COVID Pass and a wrist band will also be required once checked in with the conference organisers.
Venue precautions:
- Staff regularly completing lateral flow test
- Isolating if showing any symptoms of COVID-19
- Regular hand washing
- Regular use of hand sanitiser for staff and visitors also encourage to use at various points throughout the hotel
- Frequently touched surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
- Staff wearing face coverings or shields unless exempt
- Well ventilated – open windows and doors where possible for natural ventilation
Please can we remind you of the government guidelines and ask you not to attend if:
- You have tested positive for COVID-19
- You have been instructed that you must self-isolate
It is personal choice if you would like to wear a face covering / mask during your time at conference.
If you are no longer able to attend the Ceda conference due to the above COVID-19 guidelines, please contact becky@mcculloughmoore.co.uk in writing. Although no refunds will be issued substitutes can be made at any time.
With the above guidelines and procedures followed we hope everyone can enjoy whilst looking after your fellow colleagues. We ask that you please respect your fellow colleagues’ different thoughts and feelings when it comes to COVID-19 and that the overall approach from everyone must be of total respect for each other.
If you have any questions regarding the COVID-19 procedures we are implementing at the Ceda conference, please contact becky@mcculloughmoore.co.uk.