Useful Links
1. Regulatory Body
www.hfea.gov.uk
The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) is the UK's independent regulator, overseeing safe and appropriate practice in fertility treatment and embryo research. This body licenses and monitors all IVF centers in the UK, and provides a range of detailed information for patients, professionals and the government.
www.nice.org.uk
National Institute for Health & Clinical Excellence (NICE)
Guidance on health technologies, medicines, treatments and procedures available from the NHS.
2. Support Organisations
www.aspire.org.uk
Aspire offers practical support to the 40,000 people living with a spinal cord injury in the UK so that they can lead fulfilled and independent lives.
www.baaf.org.uk
British Association for Adoption & Fostering
Coordinates adoption agencies, publishes information guides and runs the Be My Parent service, which aims to bring children and permanent families together.
www.daisynetwork.org.uk
Daisy Network - Information and support for women who have gone through an early menopause (before the age of 45).
www.rarechromo.org
Unique - Information and support for families affected by any rare chromosome disorder.
www.verity-pcos.org.uk
Verity - Charity for women whose lives are affected by polycystic ovary syndrome.
www.acebabes.co.uk
AceBabes is a UK charity, established in 1988 and run by its own members, to support those who use assisted conception as a means to establish a family.
www.infertilitynetworkuk.com
Infertility Network UK provides information and practical support to its members and to all those affected by infertility.
3. Multiple Births
www.multiplebirths.org.uk
Multiple Births Foundation - Works to improve the care and support of multiple birth families.
www.tamba.org.uk
The Twins and Multiple Births Association (Tamba) is a national UK charity providing information and mutual support for families of twins, triplets and more.
4. Surrogacy
www.surrogacyuk.org
Surrogacy UK was founded in 2002 to support and inform anyone with an interest in surrogacy within the UK.
www.surrogacy.org.uk
Childlessness Overcome Through Surrogacy (COTS) was founded in 1988, and provides a wide range of support and advice to members.
5. Gamete and Embryo Donation
www.ngdt.co.uk
The National Gamete Donation Trust (NGDT) is a UK government-funded charity which aims to raise awareness of, and alleviate, the shortage of sperm, egg and embryo donors.
www.donor-conception-network.org
The Donor Conception Network is a network of parents of children conceived with donated sperm, eggs or embryos, adult offspring, and those contemplating or undergoing treatment.
6. Cancer patients
www.cancerbackup.org.uk
Cancerbackup is the UK's leading cancer information and support charity. Their helpline, booklets and other services are completely free to patients, carers, families and friends
www.cancerhelp.org.uk
CancerHelp UK provides a comprehensive free information service about cancer and cancer care for patients and their families. CancerHelp UK is part of Cancer Research UK.
7. National Health Service Groups/Units
www.escg.nhs.uk
East of England Specialised Commissioning Group
www.jpaget.nhs.uk
James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
www.qehkl.nhs.uk
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Trust
