EMS2022 Scotland

EMS2020 Scotland

Emergency Medical Services Congress, Scotland 2020

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  • Congress Information
    • EMS Scotland Postponed
    • Welcome to Glasgow, Scotland
    • About Scotland
    • Venue – Scottish Event Campus
    • How to Get Here
    • Ride a Bike
    • Focus on Sustainability
    • General Information
    • Endorsements
  • Scientific Information
    • Call for Abstracts
    • Faculty Members
    • Speaker Information
  • Programme
    • Scientific Programme
    • Workshops!
    • Call for EMS Talks!
    • European EMS Championship
    • Procedural Cadaver Lab
    • Social Events
  • Exhibition & Sponsorship
    • Exhibition
    • Sponsorships
    • Floor Plan
    • EMS2020 Sponsors and Exhibitors
    • Sponsored Symposia
  • Registration & Hotel
    • Registration
    • Hotel Booking
    • Join the Best Volunteers in the World
  • News & links
    • News
    • Impressions from EMS2019
    • Impressions from EMS2018
    • Impressions from EMS2017
    • Impressions from EMS2016

General Information

Climate

Glasgow is one of Scotland’s milder areas with temperatures usually higher than most places of equal latitude away from the UK, due to the warming influence of the Gulf Stream.

Spring is generally mild and very pleasant. April often has above average sunshine and many of Glasgow’s trees and plants begin to flower at this time of the year and parks and gardens are filled with spring colours.

Check the weather forecast before you travel.

Credit Cards

Credit cards are widely accepted in Glasgow and Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) or cash machines can be found throughout the city.

Currency

The currency in Scotland is Great British Pound (GBP). One pound is divided into 100 pence (singular: penny).

Foreign currency and travellers cheques can be exchanged at banks, post offices, travel agents, bureau de change kiosks and some hotels through the city.

Customs and VAT

All purchases in Britain, with the exception of food and books, are subject to VAT, which increases the cost of an item by 20%. This is already included in the price shown in shops.

Visitors from non-EU countries can claim a refund of VAT from selected shops on goods to be taken out of the country under the Retail Export Scheme.

Driving

The UK drives on the left hand side of the road.

To drive in the UK, you require to have a current driving licence. A foreign licence is valid in the UK for up to 12 months.

It is compulsory to wear seat belts in the front sear and if your car has seat belts in the back, they must also be used.

If travelling with your own car you must be properly insured and it is advisable to check your policy prior to your journey.

Electricity and Conversions

The standard voltage in Scotland is 240V AC, 50Hz. North American appliances need a transformer and an adapter; Australasian appliances need only an adapter.

Plugs have 3 square pins and adapters are widely available.

Emergency Services

In case of an emergency police, ambulance and fire brigade can be contacted by calling 999.

Getting Around

Glasgow has excellent public transport connections, with busses, trains and the subway.

Ride the Subway (known as ‘the Clockwork Orange’) or take advantage of the local buses or a ‘hop-on, hop-off’ sightseeing tour. You can also cover a lot of ground on foot – despite being Scotland’s largest city, Glasgow is surprisingly easy to get around. Taxis and private hires are fairly priced and there’s on-street bike hire, ideal if you want to see the city in a leisurely fashion.

  • Travel by Subway
  • Travel by sightseeing tour
  • Travel by bike
  • Plan your travel around Glasgow

To plan your trip around Glasgow or Scotland, visit Traveline Scotland.

Healthcare

EU citizens are entitled to free or reduced cost medical treatment at National Health Service hospitals. With the exception of accident and emergency treatment, all non-EU members will be charged for medical treatment and must have adequate health insurance when travelling.

Language

The official language in Scotland is English.

The official language of EMS2021 is English and all abstract submissions and presentations must be in English.

Liability & Insurance

The registration fees do not include the insurance of participants against personal accidents, sickness, and cancellations by any party, theft, loss or damage to personal possessions. Participants are advised to take out adequate personal insurance to cover travel, accommodation, cancellation and personal effects.

Location

Glasgow is situated on the west coast of Scotland.

Safety

Glasgow is like any other big city: it has safe areas and less safe areas, and the basic common sense rules apply.

The centre of Glasgow is very safe and you should not encounter any problems. All of the city centre and tourist areas are well policed.

During the day, the city centre also has many ‘information officers’ who should be able to assist you if needed.

Shopping

Shops in the city centre are generally open Monday to Friday until at least 7pm and from 10am until 6pm on Saturdays and Sundays.

Late night shopping is on Thursdays, with many stores open until 8pm.

Smoking

Smoking is banned in all public places including all enclosed or partly-enclosed public areas.

Telephone codes

The UK country code i 44, while Glasgow landlines start with a 141 area code, followed by a 7 digit number. To call abroad, dial 00 before the country code.

Time Zone

Glasgow’s time zone is Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) or one hour ahead of GMT, known as British Summer Time (BST) during daylight saving time in the summer months.

Tipping

There are no hard and fast rules for tipping in Scotland. If you are happy with the service, a 10-15% tip is customary, particularly in a restaurant or café with table service.

Tipping in bars is not expected. For taxi fares, tipping is at your discretion.

Vaccinations

No vaccinations are required prior to visiting Scotland.

Visa Requirements

You will only need permission (known as ‘entry clearance’ or ‘a visa’) to come to the UK for a business visit of up to six months if you are a visa national.

Currently 108 countries require a visa to enter the UK. You can apply for a visa within 3 months of intended date of travel at visa sections at UK embassies, high commissions and consulates and through visa application centres around the world. The visa is valid for 6 months.

If you are a non-visa national, permission to come for up to six months is not needed.

For more info on visas, click here.

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COVID-19

12 March 2020

WHO has declared the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic. This will have an impact on all of us in the EMS community. We are carefully reviewing our options regarding #EMS2020. We are aware of our responsibility and are looking for a solution. We will communicate this as soon as possible. Stay safe!

EMS Newsletter December – People Make EMS!

16 December 2019

As we know, ‘it takes a system to save a life’. But what is that SYSTEM? We strongly believe that: EMS’ greatest asset, is its people and the way they care for the patients. Therefore, we are proud to present the theme for EMS2020 – ‘People Make EMS’!

Call for EMS Talks!

10 October 2019

We are pleased to announce this call for EMS Talks for all participants at the fifth European Emergency Medical Services Congress, EMS2020, taking place in Glasgow, Scotland 25-27 May 2020.

Call for workshops for EMS2020!

3 October 2019

We invite participants to propose and organize scientific and educational workshops at the European Emergency Medical Services Congress, EMS2020 in Glasgow.

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