Licensees or an authorised person may advertise events organised by themselves, such as workshops, seminars, symposium or talks. Licensees should only confine the advertisement of such events to information that is factual, and only provide information such as:

Title and synopsis; and
Information on the speakers; and
Names; and
Registered professional qualification(s); and
Professional title(s) reflecting the register(s) in which the speakers are registered (if any); and
Qualification(s) accepted and recognised for display by the relevant professional bodies (if any); and
Name(s) of the place(s) of practice; and
Details of the programme and timing; and
Venue and contact information for the event; and
Fees and charges that may apply, the period for which these fees and charges are applicable and the accepted mode of payment; and o Name(s) and details of the organiser(s) and / or sponsor(s).

At the public talks, workshops or symposiums, licensees must ensure that the materials distributed only contain factually accurate information which complies with the HCS (Advertisement) Regulations, and do not encourage the use of the licensees’ services.

To avoid doubt, Regulation 12 of the HCS (Advertisement) Regulations only applies to workshops, seminars or symposiums catering to members of the public and unregistered healthcare professionals, and do not apply to similar events that are intended only for registered healthcare professionals.

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Are there any requirements on advertisements that promote seminars, symposium or talks relating to the licensable healthcare service?