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Welcome to WorldSkills UK LIVE. We want your visit to be as easy and comfortable as possible so we have compiled some tips and guidance you might find helpful. An Overview of LIVE There are various information points you can visit if you require
assistance at WorldSkills UK LIVE, these are located in the centre of each zone. If you unable to find appropriate staff to assist you whilst at the event, please call 0800 612 0742.
We advise all exhibitors at WorldSkills UK LIVE to (where possible) make their content/activities appropriate for all visitors.
If you find loud noises particularly troubling please note that WorldSkills UK LIVE is generally a loud event. The event hosts competitions that are real workshop areas in skills like construction and engineering, which are naturally noisy. There are also some performance stages. We advise attending the event outside of peak hours (11-2 on Thursday and Friday), to avoid the biggest crowds. You might find that bringing earplugs helps you.
The restaurants can also become very busy and loud during peak lunch time. Bringing your own packed lunch might be preferable for you, so you can utilise the picnic areas inside the halls.
The peak visiting times are 11am-2pm on Thursday and Friday, if you would like to avoid the crowds we recommend you aim to arrive at the event either side of these times. Saturday is generally less busy.
A “quiet room” will be available in room 18.3 (next to the entrance Hall 18). Please ask WorldSkills UK LIVE volunteers, or at Information points if you cannot find it.
Visitors are very welcome to bring carers with them to make their visit as easy as possible – the event is free to attend for everyone, so just register the carer as another visitor in your group.
Assistance Dogs are welcome on the whole of the NEC site. A full visitor risk assessment is available on our website.
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Physical access to the NEC All levels of The NEC are accessible to wheelchair users, via lifts, and
have wheelchair friendly toilet facilities. The Piazza and Atrium main entrances have automatic doors. Please note there is a slight gradient between Hall 8 & 9.
Electric wheelchairs and mobility scooters are welcome in WorldSkills UK LIVE, but note that crowds do gather at some points, particular during peak hours of (11-2 on Thursday and Friday). These are available to hire from the NEC: http://www.thenec.co.uk/visiting-us/disabled-visitors
Disabled parking is situated close to the NEC located in Hall 16. The parking is sign-posted and all vehicles parking in these areas will need to display a Blue Badge. Please ensure you have outlined your requirements when registering, so we can accommodate these.
If travelling by train from Birmingham International Railway Station, access to The NEC is via the covered ‘Bridgelink’. This is accessible to wheelchair users via lifts, please note there is a considerable walk to Halls 6-20.
All toilets marked on the event guide have accessible toilets. Changing Places toilets are also available, which provide space for up to 2 carers and extra features to meet additional needs. Should you require further assistance in reaching these areas, please speak to a member of staff.
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Hearing or Visual Impairments advice If you have a visual and/or hearing impairment and would benefit from
being at the front when attending a live session just let a member of staff or a volunteer know, who will happily assist you.
There are a limited number of portable induction hearing loops. If you require one of these, please contact us at [email protected].
All WorldSkills UK LIVE visitor materials handed out to visitors are also available on our website.
Throughout WorldSkills UK LIVE, visitor maps of the event are printed in large format.
Religious and Cultural Needs The NEC food and drinks services are operated by Amadeus. Please
contact Amadeus prior to your visit if you have specific food requirements as they will always try to accommodate your requirements - www.amadeusfood.co.uk. If this is not possible please state if you have any particular food needs or allergies prior to ordering food on-site.
Praying facilities - The NEC has two Multi-Faith Prayer Rooms available for prayer, reflection or meditation, and quiet time. The room closest to WorldSkills UK LIVE is situated at Suite 25 between Halls 6 and 20. Alternatively, there is another room situated on the Piazza between Halls 1-5 (near to Subway) next to the chaplaincy office. The rooms have prayer mats, washing facilities (only in Piazza room), holy books and other resources for prayer, which have been donated by representatives of local faiths.
Further advice and resources For further details regarding arrival, mobility equipment hire, assistance dogs and disabled facilities at the NEC please visit the dedicated NEC webpage http://www.thenec.co.uk/visiting-us/disabled-visitors . If you require any further help or assistance, please contact us.
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The information contained in this document is for information purposes only. The information is provided by World Skills UK and while we endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the information and services.
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