The Vagal nerve stimulation (VNS) pathway - moving to a day case model
Please join us for the LivaNova VNS Therapy Symposia at the BADS 2025 conference: “The Vagal nerve stimulation (VNS) pathway - moving to a day case model”.
This will be held in the Main Auditorium, 13:20pm - 13:50pm on Friday 20th June.
Arriving at the University of Manchester
The University of Manchester website has a lot of useful information to help you find your way there, whatever method of transport you are using.
WiFi
To access WiFi on site, please follow the procedure below:
- Check your WiFi is on
- Select UoM_Guest from the available network list
- You will be presented with a University of Manchester Login Screen. You will need to verify your identity using one of the four available authentication methods:
- Text message (SMS)
- Once you have registered your device, it will be recognised each time you connect in the future.
The BADS Conference will be held at the University of Manchester.
Please follow the link below to view the interactive campus map.
This shows the conference venue University Place, as well as facilites including toilets, water dispensers and prayer rooms.
On discovering a fire:
Sound the alarm (break glass at the nearest point) and telephone the University Security team, 69966 (internal line) or 0161 306 9966
DO NOT attempt to extinguish the fire yourself.
In the event of a fire alarm:
The Fire Alarm is a two stage alarm
The first stage is indicated audibly by short electronic sounds and a pre-recorded an-nouncement informing you that there is an emergency but to await further instruction. People do not need to evacuate, but should listen carefully for any change in the signal.
The second stage is a longer, audible electronic alarm and a different pre-recorded announcement informing you that we have an emergency situation and that you MUST evacuate the building immediately and move to the assembly point.
Assemble at the paved area in front of the Williamson Building
DO NOT USE LIFTS
Do not close doors and windows Do not wait to collect personal belongings Do not re-enter the building without permission.
Fire alarm testing:
Alarms are tested weekly at the following times
- Exhibition Area & Theatres (Block 1) - Tuesday 9:00 am
- Classrooms (Block 2) - Friday 9:00 am
Fire Evacuation procedures are clearly displayed throughout the exhibition area.
Lunch & Refreshments
Lunch and refreshments (tea, coffee and water) will be served at the times indicated in the programme.
Visit Exhibitors
Please use the refreshment and lunch breaks to visit our exhibitors. They are great supporters of BADS and will be delighted to see you!
Conference Drinks Reception
17:00-18:30 on Thursday 19th June.
This will be help at the venue and is ticketed at £5 per head, bookable at time of registration.
Got a Question?
Please visit the registration desk if you have any queries during the conference, event organisers will be present there to help you with any information you need.
BADS Conference 2026 will be held on 4th - 5th June 2026 at The Royal Society of Medicine, London.