FAQs

The minimum age to take part is 18. There is no maximum age limit.

The maximum weight is approximately 100kg and there are no restrictions on height. Abseiling can be challenging and should not be done by anyone who has a medical condition which may limit their ability to complete the event, or follow the instructions of abseil company carefully.

When you register you will be able to pick an available time slot within an hour range. Everyone in that hour timeslot will be asked to come 30 minutes earlier to check in and get set up and the order you’ll go in will be decided on the day. If you are late, we can’t guarantee you a new time.

There will be two ropes so you can go down with another person. We encourage you to sign up at similar times because once time slots have sold out we won’t be able to add more and you will be required to pick a different slot. We can accommodate 12 people within an hour timeslot so you can also get a group together to book. 

There is a non-refundable registration fee of £35 for the abseil.

We ask everyone to raise a minimum of £450 for the abseil, and ask that 80% of fundraising is done before the event date.

When you register you will automatically be set up with your own fundraising page. You’ll need to keep a note of your login details and will also be sent a confirmation email with your fundraising page link.

We set the minimum fundraising target amount to allow us to cover the costs of running the event, while raising enough to go towards supporting our vital work funding pioneering projects to support the health and wellbeing of our NHS patients, staff, and community. 

You’ll receive tailored advice and tips to help you get the best chance of reaching your target, but if you are struggling, please get in touch with stephanie.still1@nhs.net so you can discuss ways of reaching your target.

The full address is 338 Euston Road NW1 3BG. The closest underground stations are Warren Street (Northern and Victoria line) and Great Portland Street (Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan). There is no onsite parking available.

You will need to be at the reception 30 minutes before your timeslot.

You would have received an email with your timeslot when you registered. If you can’t locate the email, please get in touch with stephanie.still1@nhs.net

Please consider the following for the day: 

• Check the weather forecast and wear appropriate clothing
• Secure all loose items including glasses, sor anything that might fall out of your pockets. We recommend having pockets with a zip where you can keep your valuables. 
• Remove jewellery and scarves or anything that could tangle in the ropes
• Long hair mustch be tied back so ensure you have a hair band.
• Wear comfortable closed shoes. We recommend trainers. 

Fancy dress can make the experience even more fun! If you are planning to wear fancy dress for the abseil, please send stephanie.still1@nhs.net a picture beforehand. The abseil company can’t allow some fancy dress for safety reasons so it is best to double check beforehand.

You can leave belongings with a staff member downstairs in the reception area but please note we can’t take responsibility for missing or stole items. We would recommend leaving valuables in your office or with friends and family who are watching.

The abseil is run by Dolomite Training Ltd, a professional team with extensive experience in outdoor adventure activities. They will provide all the necessary training, equipment, and support to ensure you have a safe and enjoyable experience.

No prior experience is required. Dolomite's expert instructors will guide you through the abseil on the day. They will make sure that you feel confident no matter your experience level.

It's completely normal to feel nervous before an abseil and the friendly instructors at Dolomite will be there to offer support. If you do have second thoughts on the day, the Dolomite instructors will give you the support and reassurance to help you decide.