Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority
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"The UK regulator of fertility treatment and embryo research"
About Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority
The Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority (HFEA) is the UK's independent regulator of fertility treatment and research using human embryos. Based in London and formed in 1991, it licenses, monitors and inspects fertility clinics and research centres. It sets standards through its Code of Practice and provides free, impartial information about treatment, clinics and donation.
An arm's-length public body, HFEA regulates more than 75,000 fertility treatment cycles each year. It can amend, suspend or revoke licences when necessary. Its fertility-treatment data supports research and helps donor-conceived people learn about their genetic origins, linking regulation with public information and access to personal records.
Specialist and corporate teams
HFEA's teams cover clinic regulation, standards, data management and analysis, public information and engagement with the fertility sector. Colleagues in HR, legal, IT, finance, governance, risk and business planning support this work. The Authority board brings together medical, scientific and other expertise, with senior managers overseeing day-to-day operations.
Learning across the organisation
Development opportunities are available throughout the year for all staff. HFEA provides access to Civil Service Learning and Delta.Net, with e-learning, online resources and face-to-face training. Colleagues are encouraged to include learning in their personal development, supporting both specialist regulatory work and the organisation's wider functions.
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