Accessibility
Everybody should feel welcome and supported when attending events. This page provides detailed information on the various accessibility features and services available at the Pharmacology 2025 conference. From parking and mobility assistance to sensory spaces and support for those with hidden disabilities, the British Pharmacological Soceity is committed to meeting the needs of all its attendees.
If you have any specific requirements or suggestions as to how we can further enhance accessibility, please don't hesitate to get in touch via the details below. We are here to help make your experience as comfortable and enjoyable as possible.
Contact the BPS:
- Telephone: 0207 239 0171 (if calling from outside the UK, dial: +44 207 239 0171)
- Email: meetings@bps.ac.uk
Contact the ICC Belfast:
- Telephone: +44(0)28 9033 4433
- Email: iccinfo@iccbelfast.com
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ICC Belfast Accessibility
The Pharmacology 2025 conference will be held at the ICC Belfast, which is located within a 5 minute walk from Belfast city centre.
Stewards are always available during events should you require any assistance.
Address
ICC Belfast, 2 Lanyon Place, Belfast, BT1 3WH
Parking
There are two privately owned car parks (Lanyon Place and Oxford Street) adjacent to the venue with dedicated accessible spaces.
Changing places facilities
These facilities are located in Riverside Foyer and has accessible toilets with equipment such as hoists, curtains, adult-sized changing benches, and space for carers.
Venue signposting
There is improved signposting to enhance accessibility so customers can navigate around the building with ease.
Wheelchair spaces
The ICC can accommodate any visitor requiring specific seating arrangements to assist with all access and mobility requirements.
Storage of walker or other equipment
There is a dedicated cloakroom area which is accessible via the Riverside Foyer to store any equipment.
Assistance dogs welcome
Guide and assistance dogs are welcome at the ICC, we can arrange suitable seats with space to accommodate.
Hidden disabilities
We want the conference wants to be a safe and happy place for everyone to enjoy. However, the size of the venue and the large crowds mixed in with all the different sounds, lights, smells and experiences can be overwhelming especially for attendees with mental health, emotional and sensory issues.
There will be a Sensory Calm Space at the conference. The aim of this space will be to provide a safe, low-level stimulation and recalibration zone for our neurodivergent conference attendees. Find out more by visiting the Registration Desk when you arrive at the conference.
Parent and child space
Conference attendees are welcome to bring babies under 12 months of age into lectures, but we ask that they are taken out of the room if they become unsettled. We advise attendees use their own discretion as to whether a session is suitable for babies as some content featured in sessions may be triggering/upsetting.
Nursing mothers are welcome to breastfeed their babies anywhere in the conference venue but a private feeding room will be available for those who prefer it. Please ask for the location at the Registration Desk.
Multi-faith room
A prayer room will be available on site throughout the entirety of the conference, this space will be clearly indicated across the event site and on the app. Please ask a member of staff if you require further assistance.
Chaperone
Free event registration is available for any required chaperone's. Please contact the events team to discuss this further on meetings@bps.ac.uk
More accessibility information from the ICC Belfast
Visit the ICC Belfast's Accessibility page for more information.
Q&A via the Event App
There will be a Q&A function on the Event App for the main lecture theatre, this allows attendees to ask questions via the app instead of using the standing microphones. A link to download the app and a code to join the event will be emailed to registered delegates in the weeks leading up to the conference.
More information from ICC Belfast
Conference Catering
It is our pleasure to present the full conference menu. ICC Belfast is committed to using only locally and sustainably sourced ingredients.
Day 1 – Tuesday 16 December
Arrival
- Oat & Seed Breakfast Cookies (PB) – ICC Belfast In-House, made with Andrews Flour & Whites Oats
Mid-Morning Break
- Cinnamon Swirl with Raspberry Vegan Cream (PB) – Yellow Door Bakery, Portadown, with local raspberries
Lunch Break
Sandwiches
- Chicken & Smoked Chestnut Mushroom with Truffle Herb Mayonnaise – Carnebrook Chicken Lisburn & Meadow Mushrooms Farm, Moira, On Yellow door Ciabatta
- Classic Egg Mayo – Clement free range Eggs on classic White bread
- Chickpea Coronation with Sultanas & Coriander (PB)
Salads
- River Gold Farm Soft Leaf with Broighter Gold Rapeseed Oil, Limavady (PB)
- Roast Beetroot & Granny Smith Apple (PB) – Rock Farm Beetroot, Magherafelt
- Carrot, Beetroot & Golden Sultana with Armagh Apple Cider Vinegar (PB)
Soup
- Spiced Carrot Soup (PB)
Dessert
- Salted Caramel Eton Mess Jam Jar (V) – Dairy from Draynes Farm, Lisburn
Afternoon Break
- Banana Loaf Cake (PB) – ICC Belfast In-House
Day 2 – Wednesday 17 December (Fully Plant-Based)
Arrival
- Seasonal Bran Muffin (PB) – Whites Oats, Tandragee Split of Day 3 Afternoon
Mid-Morning Break
- Armagh Apple & Blackberry Strudel (PB) – Long Meadow Apples, Portadown
Lunch Break
Sandwiches
- Grilled Mediterranean Vegetables with Piri Piri Mayonnaise (PB) –on Focaccia Blanko Bread by Yellow Door Bakery, Portadown Focaccia
- Buffalo Cauliflower & Chickpea with Sweet Potato (PB) – Vegetables from North Down in a classic wrap
Salads
- River Gold Farm Soft Leaf with Broighter Gold Rapeseed Oil, Limavady (PB)
- Traditional Slaw (PB)
- Carrot, Beetroot & Golden Sultana with Armagh Apple Cider Vinegar (PB)
Soup
- Leek & Potato (PB)
Dessert
- Crumbed Chocolate Brownie with Whipped Berry Cream Jam Jar (PB) – House Made
Afternoon
- Armagh Apple Fool with Caramel (PB) – Long Meadow Apples, Portadown
Day 3 – Thursday 18 December
Arrival
- Cranberry & Orange Muffin (PB) – House Made
Mid-Morning Break
- Scones with Seasonal Jams & Whipped Coconut Cream (PB) House Made
Lunch
Sandwiches
- Lemon & Thyme Chargrilled Chicken with Pickled Shallot & Herb Aioli – Carnebrook Chicken, Lisburn Yellow door Bakery Ciabatta
- Classic Cheese and Red onion Chutney On white bread
- Crushed Pea & Mint with Charred Broccoli (PB) – Locally grown greens from North Down Group Classic Wrap
Salads
- River Gold Farm Soft Leaf with Broighter Gold Rapeseed Oil, Limavady (PB)
- Lacto-Fermented Carrot Salad with Grains & Orange (PB) – Conway Farm Carrots, Loughgall
- Green Lentil Salad with Roast Vegetables & Mint Citrus Dressing (PB) – Mixed roots from North Down Group, Dunmurry
Soup
- Mushroom (PB)
Dessert
Lemon Meringue Pie Jam Jar (V) – Dairy from Draynes Farm, Lisburn
BPS care support bursary
The BPS offers a care support bursary to help its members with caring responsibilities to attend its meetings and events. You can receive up to £200 to help cover caring costs. Find out more and apply now.
Accessibility in and around Belfast
For general information about Belfast, we recommend visiting the Visit Belfast website.
Euan's Guide is a website that provides disabled access information by disabled people for disabled people. Visit their pages on disabled access in Belfast and reviews of venues in Belfast.
Triggering/upsetting content
Due to the medical nature of the conference, triggering or upsetting content may feature in some of the sessions. We have asked presenters to be sensitive when it comes to discussing or showing potentially triggering/upsetting content, advising they give a verbal or visual warning before doing so. Unfortunately the BPS can not enforce this. We advise attendees use their own discretion as to whether they wish to join or leave a session. Attendees are free to leave a session whenever they wish.
Other ways the BPS can support you
We are always looking for ways to improve our events, enabling all our members to access these. We therefore would like to hear your feedback for future events, if you have any requirements you believe we aren't catering to we would like to hear these. Please contact us:
Email: meetings@bps.ac.uk
Telephone: 0207 239 0171 (if calling from outside the UK, dial: +44 207 239 0171)
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Conference organiser
British Pharmacological Society
Telephone: + 44 (0)20 7239 0171
Email: meetings@bps.ac.uk
Organising partner
Irish Association of Pharmacologists
Email: president@pharmacology.ie
Email: admin@pharmacology.ie
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