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Reopening of fertility services welcomed
New guidance will allow clinics to reopen if they can prove measures to protect staff and patients are in place.
The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority decision means that those who had to put their fertility treatment on hold due to the coronavirus outbreak will be able to continue their journey to start a family, following the decision to lift the suspension of all fertility services.
The regulator set out new conditions for clinics, both private and NHS, to meet in response to the coronavirus outbreak. Now, all clinics will be required to set out a strategy to show they are meeting conditions to provide safe and effective treatment during the outbreak before they are given the green light to restart treatment.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said: “Now that we are past the peak, I am delighted to announce the restoration of fertility services. People who are relying on fertility treatment have been worried during these unprecedented times not knowing when they could continue their journey to start a family. We wanted to open these clinics as soon as it was safe to do so, and our strict guidelines will ensure staff and patients remain safe as we continue to tackle this virus.”
NHS England and NHS Clinical Commissioners are drawing up guidance for CCGs to put in place a framework for resuming services.
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