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The home of Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority on GOV.UK. The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HEFA) oversees the use of gametes and embryos in fertility treatment and research. It licenses fertility c…
Describes the working relationship between the Department of Health and Social Care and the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority.
Annual report and accounts from the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) covering 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022.
Annual report and accounts from the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) covering 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023.
Public consultation expected on draft regulations for IVF-based techniques to prevent mitochondrial disease later this year.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
This document contains the following information: Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority annual report and accounts 2006 to 2007.
This document contains the following information: Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority annual report and accounts 2005 to 2006
This document contains the following information: Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority account 2004 to 2005.
This document contains the following information: Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority annual report and accounts 2012 to 2013.
This document contains the following information: Independent Housing Ombudsman Limited annual report and financial statements 2012 to 2013.
This document contains the following information: Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority annual report and accounts 2011 to 2012.
This document contains the following information: Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority annual report and accounts 2010 to 2011.
This document contains the following information: Independent Housing Ombudsman Limited annual report and accounts 2009 to 2010.
This document contains the following information: Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority annual report and accounts 2009 to 2010.
This document contains the following information: Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority annual report and accounts 2008 to 2009.
This document contains the following information: Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority annual report and accounts 2007 to 2008.
The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority annual report and accounts 2013 to 2014.
Annual report and accounts from the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) covering 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021.
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