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  • Treatment Plans

    To provide safe and effective treatment in combination with minimising patient and staff risk of COVID- 19, we have introduced many changes to our clinic environment, as well as our ways of working. While...
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  • Patient Update

    Ninewells Hospital - Patient Update When entering Ninewells Hospital, please use the hand sanitiser provided and take note of new signage to enable social distancing.  Please note that when attending...
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  • HSG and Semen Analysis Appointments

    We are able to offer HSG scan appointments and appointments for Semen Analysis at the moment.  If these were cancelled in March we will be contacting you to re-arrange these.  If you require...
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  • Update for Patients

    We are delighted to be able to confirm that Ninewells Assisted Conception Unit has been given permission by the HFEA to recommence fertility treatments. We are aware many of our patients are keen to commence...
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  • Update for Patients

    We understand this has been a challenging and distressing time for our patients and would like to reassure you that the clinic is working to ensure all the necessary protocols and procedures are in place...
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  • Fertility Network UK

    There are some courses available to help assist and support you at this time.  Wednesday 29th April 8.00pm – Online Yoga (week 4 of 8) – Suggested Donation £3 Join us for an hour...
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  • Useful Websites for Information

    There are some websites that can provide support and/or information to patients at this time of uncertainty including:• HFEA COVID-19 guidance for patients • Fertility Network UK • British...
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  • Counselling Service

    During this difficult time, we are offering telephone counselling appointments for patients.  Please contact Anne Chien via email anne.chien@nhs.net to arrange a telephone counselling appointment.     
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  • COVID 19 Update

        Due to the Covid-19 situation and extraordinary pressures on the NHS acute services, Ninewells Assisted Conception Unit has taken a difficult decision to suspend all fertility treatment for...
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  • Patient Information Evening

    Please note the Assisted Conception Unit patient information evenings will be held on the following dates in 2020:   Thursday 30 January 2020 at 7pm in Gannochy Lecture Theatre Thursday 26 March ...
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