Guide to Clinic Inspection Reports

The HFEA inspects every clinic we license and we publish the reports from these inspections. A key principle behind the inspection process is to judge 'what is it like to be a patient here?'

All inspection reports are published on this website. You can use these reports to help you find our more about your chosen clinic, or shortlist of possible clinics.

The inspection reports cover information such as:

• How well the clinic is organised and managed
• The quality of the service patients receive at this clinic
• How safe, suitable and secure the premises and equipment are
• The clarity and relevance of information the clinic provides to patients
• The competence of clinic staff to ensure safe clinical and laboratory practice

We also review confidential questionnaires submitted by patients attending that clinic, and the feedback they provide. If you are already attending a HFEA licensed clinic, you can also provide feedback via this questionnaire.