Update to The Association of Reproductive and Clinical Scientists (ARCS) and British Fertility Society (BFS) U.K. best practice guidelines for fertility clinics during the COVID-19 pandemic.
August 26, 2026
On 7 September Parliament will debate whether UK surrogacy law should change. The debate is being introduced by Dave Robertson MP (Labour), with other backbench MPs having the opportunity to contribute before the government responds. This is a great opportunity to influence the government and to encourage them to act – [...]
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June 12, 2026
We are delighted to announce that registration has opened for our extremely popular Masterclass in Reproductive Surgery, which will be held in Belfast on the 12th January, alongside Fertility 2027. [...]
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March 31, 2026
Registration for Study Week is now open. If you are undertaking a certification module, attendance at the associated Study Day is mandatory. However, all Study Week modules can be undertaken as a stand-alone option as well. Study Week is open to health care professionals working in Fertility. Please take some time to peruse the courses [...]
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February 27, 2026
As part of our commitment to advancing excellence and best practice in reproductive medicine, these monthly, member-exclusive sessions deliver high-quality, expert-led education on the most pressing topics in our field. Each session is delivered live, providing an opportunity for interactive discussion with leading national and international experts. Register here
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April 13, 2023
The BFS has submitted a response to the survey Modernising the Regulation of Fertility Treatment and Research. To view the detailed response to the survey please click below. BFS response to modernising the regulation survey
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December 4, 2022
n September the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) published findings from its review of consumer law compliance in the fertility sector. During the review the CMA found significant differences in the treatment and services that clinics include in the package price they advertise for a cycle of IVF. The CMA is concerned that this [...]
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October 18, 2022
It was wonderful to meet in person for our Executive Committee meeting yesterday. We enjoyed a busy day making future plans & reflecting on this year’s achievements. We are so grateful to all our members for making the BFS what it is. Looking forward to seeing you at
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August 28, 2022
We are delighted to be contributing to the discussion around the need to modernise the law governing fertility treatment. Our chair, Dr Raj Mathur, is quoted in this article. Read the article.
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August 28, 2022
The LOCI trial is looking for women with PCOS trying to conceive. LOCI is currently recruiting in 47 hospitals across England, Scotland and Wales. To find your nearest centre, contact @LociTrial on Twitter. Further details here.
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February 28, 2022
The Association of Reproductive and Clinical Scientists (ARCS) and British Fertility Society (BFS) U.K. have produced an updated version of the guideline for reintroduction of routine fertility treatments during the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here for the full guidelines Prepared by the ARCS/BFS COVID working group on behalf of the Executive Committees of ARCS [...]
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