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Government publish response to Scrutiny Committee report on Human Tissue and Embryos bill |
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Monday, 08 October 2007 |
Public Health Minister Dawn Primarolo today set out the way ahead for the Human Tissue and Embryology (HTE) bill by publishing the Government's response to the Scrutiny Committee report on the bill. The bill represents a major overhaul of the law on assisted human reproduction and embryo research. Measures contained in the bill include a total ban on sex selection for non-medical reasons, explicit rules for embryo screening, and more scope for embryo research. However a proposed new Regulatory Authority for Tissue and Embryos (RATE) to replace the existing regulators the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) and the Human Tissue Authority (HTA), has now been dropped after consultation with stakeholders. The revised bill also rejects the Scrutiny Committee's suggestion of putting "by donor" on birth certificates of children. The key measures of the revised bill are: - Ensuring that all human embryos outside the body - whatever the process used in their creation - are subject to regulation
- A ban on sex selection for non-medical reasons
- Regulation of inter-species embryos - allowing them under HFEA license
- Recognition of same-sex parents as legal parents
- Retaining the duty to take account of the 'welfare of the child' in providing fertility treatment, but removing the reference to 'the need for a father'.
Dawn Primarolo said: "The UK is a world leader and a good place to do research. This bill will allow legitimate medical and scientific use of human reproductive technologies for research to flourish in this country, while giving the public confidence that they are being used and developed sensibly with appropriate controls in place. "The process of pre-legislative scrutiny has allowed parliament and interested parties the chance to debate these issues before the final bill is laid. We have been deliberately open-minded on these complex issues as we wanted to get the legislation right. Having now discussed these issues with parliament and interested parties I believe we are creating legislation that will provide clarity and assurance to patients, researchers, the medical profession, and the public for years to come." |
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Sponsored Run message from Jo & Paul |
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Wednesday, 03 October 2007 |
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 Dear Readers,
As you may know we have been part of Fertility Friends since March 2002.
During this time we have attempted 9 IVF’s, 1 FET and more recently a host surrogacy. Along this rollercoaster ride the friends we have made through FF have always been there for us, giving their unfading support and love.
This support has undoubtedly helped us through our bad times.
Because of this we both wish to give something back, as a way of saying a big thank you for all that you have done and the support you have given.
Last year we both completed The Great South run in Portsmouth. The run is a distance of 10 miles and takes place around the streets of Portsmouth. Last year we ran for the MS Society as Jo has been diagnosed with the condition.
This year we are going to complete the run to raise money for Fertility Friends. Like the MS Society, it is a worthy cause and very close to our hearts. The run takes place at the end of October so we have a short while to raise as much money as we possibly can.
The money raised will help fund the development of FF projects both online and offline, and too continue in its aim of providing free support!
So, if you would like to sponsor us please see the link below. Every little amount will help no matter how small.
Sponsorship is by Paypal http://www.paypal.com
To send sponsor money - login into your paypal, then click on the send money tab, then use Jo's email address
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If you would like to remain anonymous please let us know as we intend to list the names of everyone who helps out on Fertilityfriends.
Many Thanks
Loads of Love
Jo & Paul Coombe
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Thursday, 16 August 2007 |
 Dr Babatunde Ogunyemi
His colleagues at the Lister passed on this message "It is with great sadness that we announce the untimely loss of our dearly beloved colleague Dr Babatunde Ogunyemi, popularly known to his patients and colleagues as Tunde. Tunde worked at the Lister Fertility Clinic for 12 years and during this time his charm, vibrance, humour and empathy endeared him to all who knew him. He leaves an irreplaceable space in the lives of those who knew and loved him and he will be forever missed." Our deepest sympathy lies with Dr Tunde's family and colleagues at the Lister. From all at Fertility Friends. |
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