Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA)

Going through fertility treatment is often stressful, especially when making decisions about treatment. Our website has accurate, impartial, and free information about treatment options, clinics and emotional support. Visit our website here: https://lnkd.in/eixvTBFF Find out about emotional support available here: https://lnkd.in/euNNSWXK #StressAwarenessMonth #NPS24

Our National Patient Survey explored experiences of fertility treatment in the UK, highlighting how they have changed over the past decade. The findings will inform our future work, as well as wider conversations about UK healthcare. Read some of the main findings here. To read the report in full: https://lnkd.in/eM8sTGRR #NPS2024 #Fertility

Last week, we published our National Patient Survey 2024 report. One of our main findings was that almost three-quarters of patients used an additional test, treatment, or emerging technology during their treatment. Here's what Julia Chain, our chair, had to say. You can read the press release here: https://lnkd.in/epsqbEng and full report here https://lnkd.in/eM8sTGRR #NPS2024 #Fertility

According to our National Patient Survey 2024, multiple factors played a role in patient experience of their most recent treatment cycle. To find out more, read our report: https://lnkd.in/eM8sTGRR #NPS2024 #Fertility

Today, we have published our new strategy for 2025-2028 outlining our vision, themes, and objectives. We want to ensure a well-regulated fertility sector that is trusted by patients and the wider public, that we provide information that is helpful for patients in making treatment choices, and that biosciences that lead to innovations in treatment can flourish within an ethical framework. Read our new strategy here: https://lnkd.in/e8g44AFh To read what our chair Julia Chain said, visit: https://lnkd.in/eTAqVfWN #FertilityTreatment #Regulation

We are looking for a Policy Manager to lead on a wide range of policy-related work. The Policy Manager will play an active part in the team, providing policy advice both internally and externally as required. This role will involve managing policy projects and working with a range of stakeholders, including professionals and governmental. Closing date: Monday, 21 April 2025 Find out more about the role here: https://lnkd.in/eqtfUqVh

An overseas donor was used by 51% of those needing donor sperm, according to our National Patient Survey report. Patients said this was mainly due to increased choice and more information about the donor available. Concerningly, around a third of these patients reported a lack of clarity on communication around the potential use of imported donor eggs or sperm by additional families outside the UK, with limits dependent on the country. Read the report here: https://lnkd.in/eM8sTGRR #NPS2024 #Fertility

Almost 80% of patients spoke to a GP before starting treatment. But NHS-funded patients reported longer wait times in starting treatment than self-funded patients after speaking to a GP. Most patients who reported delays attributed this to waiting for referrals, appointments, investigations, and/or needing further tests or surgery. To read the report, go to: https://lnkd.in/eM8sTGRR #NPS2024 #Fertility

Almost three-quarters used an additional test, treatment or emerging technology, most commonly additional medications or supplements, although most remain unproven at increasing the chance of having a baby. We encourage patients to use our treatment add-ons rating system and other website resources to help them make informed decisions about their treatment: https://lnkd.in/edqbwkp8 & https://lnkd.in/epySxbsh Read our National Patient Survey 2024 here: https://lnkd.in/eM8sTGRR #NPS2024 #Fertility

Our National Patient Survey found that 73% of patients were satisfied with their latest round of treatment. This is the third survey in a row where overall satisfaction was more than 70%. However, this varied by ethnicity, with Asian and Black patients least satisfied with their most recent treatment. Find out more in the report: https://lnkd.in/eM8sTGRR #NPS2024 #Fertility