Evaluation

Over 250 delegates returned comprehensively completed evaluation forms, demonstrating the connection the conference has with the field, and the value the organisers and planning committee place on the feedback and suggestions we receive.

The forms have all been transcribed in full, the suggestions have all been collated, themed and summarised, and an action plan has been put in place to ensure that where possible, we act on the feedback to ensure that we provide an even better conference next year. The programme suggestions have been through the same process, and will be the starting point for designing the programme for 2007.

The feedback was overwhelmingly positive, and it is clear that in just two years the UKNSCC has established itself as a central and essential event in the calendar of UK smoking cessation workers that can play a vital role in the development of the field.

The feedback from the evaluation forms was excellent when asked:

Overall how would you rate this year’s conference?
31% said ‘excellent’
44% said ‘very good’
21% said ‘good’
4% said ‘average’
and no one rated the conference as poor.

and when asked:

Would you recommend this conference to your colleagues?

97% said yes!

1% (4 delegates) said no and 6 didn’t respond.

Over half the delegates are already planning to come to next year’s conference, and the vast majority of forms carried helpful programme suggestions for next year, demonstrating the delegates commitment to continuing professional development.

Typical comments:

“Feel that it would be hard to improve, as it is so good anyway. Thanks for an excellent, informative, inspiring conference.”

“This conference was very balanced. Do not change a perfect combination.”

“Food for 500 people ! Exchange supplies – great organisation and very helpful.
Excellent conference, great opportunity to meet and catch up with people. Thank you very much.”

“Excellent venue. Excellent speakers, poor organisation for meal on first day – much improved on day two”

“Well done to the conference organisers.
Very friendly support staff at conference centre. Nice atmosphere”

“Thank you very much for 2 excellent days.”

“Good to see venue in Northeast instead of London Thank you.”

“I have enjoyed attending the conference.
The programme is well organised, good food etc. People are really friendly. I hope to come back next year.”

“Thanks – enjoyed”

“Spot on venue this year. No complaints.
Staff really really helpful. Could not do enough for us.”

“Pretty good as it was. The Sunday evening gathering was a nice touch too.”

“None – really enjoyed the conference. Gave me a lot of pointers and practice. Thank you.”

“Really enjoyable and informative. Bought up new issues. Valuable meeting other advisors/professionals. First time at UUNSCC.”