How we work with others
The Care Quality Commission (CQC), Human Tissue Authority (HTA) and Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) are now working together to deliver regulation more effectively while ensuring that safety and quality of service are maintained. To achieve this we have developed memoranda of understanding and a joint working protocol for the HFEA and CQC, the HFEA and HTA and an MoU between the CQC and HTA. One of the main aims of the collaboration is to share information between us to increase the effectiveness of our regulation.
This new approach will enable inspectors from the three organisations to work together much more closely, ensuring there are proper mechanisms for sharing information where there are regulatory concerns about co-regulated centres.
As part of our joint working programme we have looked into where there is regulatory overlap and identified strategies to minimise this where possible. We also aim to raise awareness of the registration requirements for HFEA licensed centres and to ensure that inspection teams from both organisations understand the extent of their regulatory remit.
Page last updated: 25 July 2013