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The service begins at 6:30 pm (doors open from 5:15 pm, to be seated by 6.15 pm)Ìýand lasts one hour. 

Westminster Abbey is an accessible venue – please refer to their accessibility features and click the following link: 

There is no parking available on site.  We strongly encourageÌýguests to use public transportation. Nearby parking is available by clicking the following link:

Children are allowed but the Abbey typically don’t advise children under 6 attend. All children must have their own seat and be accompanied at all times by a responsible adult.Ìý

• Dress Code: Smart (no hats)
• Decorations and medals may be worn
• National dress is optional for international guests
• Uniformed nurses and midwives in the processions to wear uniform
• Uniform for nurses and midwives not in the procession is optional

Each year we send invitations toÌýover 1500Ìý¾±²Ô±¹¾±³Ù±ð»åÌýguests. TheseÌýincludeÌýNursing and Midwifery VIPs, recently graduated FNFÌýScholars and participants on some FNF leadershipÌýprogrammes, FNF Academy Members and other stakeholder and supporter groups. In addition,Ìýeach year we release limited public tickets,Ìýallocated on a first come first served basis, to anyone who would like to attend (see question below on ‘extra tickets’ for more details on the public tickets).

Invited guests:ÌýInvitations were sent out by email on 24 February.

Members of the Public:ÌýA limited number of tickets were released on a first come, first served basis, these are now allocated.

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Invited Guests:

Some invited guests (for instance some of our larger FNF member organisations) are allocated more than one ticket. If you have been allocated more than one ticket you will see an additional screen after you submit your RSVP, requesting the names and email addresses of any guests you would like to invite.

If you have not beenÌýallocatedÌýadditionalÌýtickets, or ifÌýyouÌýrequireÌýmore than yourÌýallocated number of tickets all tickets have now been allocated.

Please note that all those attending are allocated seating areas depending on their ticket – those with public tickets will have a separate section so you will not be able to sit with someone who has a different type of ticket to you.

Members of the Public:ÌýA limited number of tickets were released on a first come, first served basis, these are now allocated.

Most of our invitations are non-transferrable. The only exception is when a named member is unable to attend, they may transfer their invitation to someone else at their organisation.

Once an actual ticket has been issued this is non transferrable.

Yes, once you haveÌýconfirmedÌýyourÌýattendance youÌýwill be sent a linkÌýtoÌýmanage your booking.ÌýBy following thisÌýlinkÌýyou will be able to update your detailsÌýorÌýcancel your attendance.

If you wereÌýallocatedÌýadditionalÌýguest ticketsÌý(this only applies to some invitees)Ìýyou can manage your ticket allocations from the Manage your RSVPÌýlink.ÌýÌý

Most people will receive electronic tickets in the week commencing 27 April. There are a small number of guests seated in certain seating areas who will require physical tickets which will be sent out in advance in the post. We will update this page when we know when we will be posting these physical tickets.

Please note that all tickets are named and cannot be transferred. Ìý

You can take photos in the Abbey before and after the service but not during it.

An official Abbey photographer will be present at the event, capturing moments throughout the Service. We will share the photos with you after the event.