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In this blog, HFEA Chair, Julia Chain, highlights four key areas for change within the HFE Act.

Last updated: 14 March 2023

Review date: 14 March 2025

Read our full privacy policy as well as information on cookies and accessibility.

Last updated: 4 May 2017

Review date: 4 May 2019

Here you will find the terms and conditions of the patient feedback from.

Last updated: 6 July 2017

Review date: 6 July 2019

‘The HFEA 30 years on - what needs to change?’ - blog by Julia Chain, HFEA Chair.

Last updated: 23 March 2022

Review date: 23 March 2024

Last updated: 29 December 2021

Review date: 29 December 2023

Recommendations from the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) for changes to the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 1990 (as amended). Published: November 2023.

Last updated: 7 November 2023

Review date: 7 November 2025

Clear, impartial information on intrauterine insemination (artificial insemination) from the UK Government's fertility treatment regulator.

Last updated: 11 March 2016

Review date: 11 March 2018

ICSI gave Holly and her husband the baby they always wanted. During the treatment process, she decided to donate eggs to another person through egg sharing and to research.  Read her story:

Last updated: 21 September 2017

Review date: 21 September 2019

30th anniversary report highlights advances in fertility treatment and care.

Last updated: 9 June 2021

Review date: 9 June 2023

For some treatment add-ons, there is not enough evidence to show that they are effective at improving the chances of having a baby for most fertility patients. This page explains what some of these treatment add-ons are.

Last updated: 16 October 2023

Review date: 16 October 2025