#hfeaconference February 2014 Peter Thompson HFEA Chief Executive Putting patients at the centre of what we do

In 2012…. IVF cycles carried out 62,155 Babies born from IVF 17,673 IVF treatment cycles using donor gametes 5,663 Donor conceived babies born (IVF) 1,800

Multiple births rate Multiple birth rateYear 15% 24%

Quality and safety of patient care Last year we carried out: 38 renewal inspections 37 interim inspections 10 initial (new centre) inspections Handled 510 incidents

This was easily the best actual inspection I have experienced since I became MD in It was a very useful dialogue which highlighted some deficiencies of which we were unaware. “ ”

Working collaboratively with others

Joint working with other regulatory bodies HFEA CQCMHRAHTAHRA

Emerging scientific developments

HFEA future direction

ADVISORY GROUP Information for Quality (IfQ) 1) Data Dictionary 4) Digital (website information & CAFC) 3) Analytics & Reporting 2) Data Submission Reviewing what we collect Reviewing how we collect Reviewing how we share and analyse Reviewing how we provide information

Context for future work

Our model for quality Quality (of care and of outcomes) Reduced organisational costs, increased value Reduced effort and costs for centres being regulated Improved information about treatment options, donation, research and other related subjects, such as reproductive issues, pre-conceptual care, and the fertility journey Increased consumer choice and comparability, for patients and commissioners Increased collaborative work with professional bodies Regulatory focus geared to maximal patient benefit Setting standards Increasing and informing choice Efficiency, economy and value

Help us shape our strategic direction

Thank you. #hfeaconference2014