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The HFEA has today launched its first-ever “state of the sector” report, providing an overview of the UK’s fertility sector, including the success in reducing multiple birth rates to just over 10% of all IVF births.

Last updated: 13 December 2017

Review date: 13 December 2019

The HFEA’s National Patient Survey 2024 finds: Patient satisfaction has stayed at over 70% for the past decade – although this is between 23% and 14% lower for Asian and Black patients; NHS-funded patients are reporting longer wait times before starting treatment after speaking to a GP, with only 35% starting treatment within a year compared to 53% of patients who are paying for their own treatment; Concerningly, almost three-quarters of patients (73%) used an additional test, treatment or emerging technology during treatment although most remain unproven at increasing chances of success.

Last updated: 19 March 2025

Review date: 19 March 2027

For many people, using donated sperm is the only chance they have of fulfilling their dream to have a family.

Last updated: 14 April 2016

Review date: 14 April 2018

State of the fertility sector 2023/24. Annual publication on HFEA licensed clinics (1st April 2023 – 31st March 2024). Published: 1st October 2024.

Last updated: 26 September 2024

Review date: 26 September 2026

Consultation held February – April 2023 on reforming the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act. Published: November 2023.

Last updated: 3 November 2023

Review date: 3 November 2025

Last November, the Rt. Hon. Frank Dobson delivered the annual Speaker’s Lecture at the Houses of Parliament dedicated to highly-esteemed former HFEA Chair Professor Lisa Jardine CBE.

Last updated: 23 January 2018

Review date: 23 January 2020

The second annual state of the fertility sector report and the first ever national fertility patient survey, both published today, provide an overview of the UK’s fertility sector and what patients think of the services they receive.

Last updated: 13 December 2018

Review date: 13 December 2020

The updated treatment add-ons ratings system has five categories to help patients make informed decisions.

Last updated: 18 October 2023

Review date: 18 October 2025

Our Chief Executive, Peter Thompson, today addressed the Progress Educational Trust conference. Read his speech in full.

Last updated: 2 December 2024

Review date: 2 December 2026

Julia Chair, HFEA Chair, has today delivered a speech. The HFEA is the first regulator of its kind in the world, and we are recognised as the global gold standard for innovative and effective regulation. While our 30th anniversary is a cause for celebration, it should also be a prompt for reflection.

Last updated: 30 November 2021

Review date: 30 November 2023