December

20-12-06 New Chair of Human Tissue Authority and Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority appointed

It was announced today (20 December 2006) that Shirley Harrison will be appointed as Chair of both the Human Tissue Authority (HTA) and Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA). This appointment will take effect from 1 January 2007.

08-12-06 Inspections show that patients need more information on fertility treatment

The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) ? the fertility regulator ? have analysed the performance of all the clinics offering IVF and donor insemination to provide an overall picture of standards in the UK.