An archive of past EMCEF news:

24 December, 2017: EMCEF 29 brochure update

The brochure for EMCEF 29 has been updated and what might be the final version is now available.

29 November, 2017: EMCEF 29 is now open for registration

The brochure for EMCEF 29 will be finalised in a matter of days, but the current version is already available. As can be seen from the schedule for the day, this one is quite a special one.

19 October, 2017: EMCEF 27 feedback database closed

Thanks to all those who have sent their feedback (you will have received a CPD certification e-mail and receipt in response).

14 October, 2017: EMCEF 28 brochure update

At last, EMCEF 28's brochure is ready. Registration for this event is already on-going...

1 October, 2017: EMCEF 28 is now open for registration

Time for EMCEF 28's brochure, but it's not yet ready. Still working out the order of sessions and the logistics.

28 September, 2017: EMCEF 27 feedback database closing

Thanks to all those who have sent their feedback (you will have received a CPD certification e-mail and receipt in response). There are still a number of registrants who have yet to send in their feedback and there is still a week in which to do it for it to be processed as a priority and be included in the statistics. If you have not yet done so, please send yours in now!

22 July, 2017: EMCEF 27 is now open for registration

Eight years, virtually to the day, since our first conference, it's time now for EMCEF 27, on 6 September, 2017 Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham.

20 July, 2017: EMCEF100

For some news related to CPD accreditation, please access the new section from the menu above - EMCEF100.

11 June, 2017: EMCEF 26 feedback database closed

Thanks to all those who have sent their feedback (you will have received a CPD certification e-mail and receipt in response). An on-line form should be available for feedback as of EMCEF 27 in September.

28 May, 2017: EMCEF 26 feedback database closing

Thanks to all those who have sent their feedback (you will have received a CPD certification e-mail and receipt in response). There are still a number of registrants who have yet to send in their feedback and there is still a week in which to do it for it to be processed as a priority and be included in the statistics. If you have not yet done so, please send yours in now!

30 April, 2017: EMCEF 26 feedback database now open

During the month of May, please aim to return your feedback so that it may be included in the statistics. The database will reply with a CPD certification e-mail (with receipt included, if applicable). Feedback returned late leads to a lot of additional work for me and will not be included in the statistics sent to lecturers for their own portfolios.

11 February, 2017: EMCEF 25 feedback database closing

Thanks to all those who have sent their feedback (all will have received their CPD certification e-mail in response). The register for the event indicates that, by one participant only, we beat the previous attendance record for our regional-type EMCEF conferences, with a total of 114. This is still somewhat shy of our record for the "academic" EMCEF conferences, which stands at 155. Thus far, 2100+ attendances have been recorded at EMCEF over the years.

11 January, 2017: EMCEF 25 - one week to go

Registration closes tomorrow. What are you waiting for?

6 July, 2016: EMCEF 23 still not confirmed

With 2 months to go, the brochure for EMCEF 23 should have been e-mailed this week. However, for reasons related to other commitments, the whole process is on hold for the time being. Please keep track of developments via this website until I send out further information to the e-mail addresses on the EMCEF database.

24 June, 2016: EMCEF 22 feedback database closed

Thanks to all those who have sent their feedback (all will have received their CPD certification e-mail in response, with receipt included, if applicable). Overall, 60% returns have been received.

27 May, 2016: EMCEF 22 feedback database closing soon

Only a few days left now if you aim to have your feedback included in the statistics that will go back to the College. The database will reply with a CPD certification e-mail (with receipt included, if applicable). Feedback returned late leads to a lot of additional work for me and will not be included in the statistics sent to lecturers for their own portfolios. By the close of business today, 51% returns have been received.

6 May, 2016: EMCEF 23 venue now decided

EMCEF 23 is due to take place on 7 September, 2016. It will take place at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham.

4 May, 2016: EMCEF 22 feedback forms have been sent out

All those who completed the registration process and attended the event should have received an e-mail with a feedback form attached. If you have not received one, please use the CONTACT form to let me know.

1 May, 2016: Survey results on a potential cost rise for EMCEF in 2017

The following question was sent out to the addresses on the EMCEF ​database, for the attention of consultants who had attended at least one of our events:
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If we need to raise income slightly in the near future, do you think we should...
   Option a. Raise the charge for all consultants who attend?
   Option b. Raise the charge for those who "sponsor" a middle-grade (in practice, we will be charging for the middle-grade)?
   Option c. Either way - you have no preference

Your responses were as follows:
Option a (raise for all): 30%
Option b (charge for accompanying middle-grades): 14%
Option c (whatever): 56%

The good news is that, at this time, it does not appear necessary to raise the fee at all, but at least I have an idea about what do do if/when it does becomes necessary.