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Mary Warnock at 100: The Architect of Embryo Law

Louisa Ghevaert was delighted to attend Progress Educational Trust’s event “Mary Warnock at 100: The Architect of Embryo Law” on 17 April 2024. This event looked at the continued influence of Baroness Mary Warnock DBE, one of our most significant twentieth century philosophers, in the field of fertility.

FemTech Lab Spring 2024 Connect

Louisa Ghevaert had the pleasure of attending FemTech Lab’s Spring ‘24 Connect event at 22 Bishopsgate venue in London on 14 March 2024. It brought together creative minds, leaders, experts and entrepreneurs from across the digital and female health and consumer spaces.

Welfare of the Fertility Patient: Spotting and Treating Trauma

On 13 March 2023, Louisa Ghevaert was pleased to attend Progress Educational Trust’s event “Welfare of the Fertility Patient: Spotting Signs and Treatment after Trauma”. This raised awareness of the importance of considering the welfare of fertility patients and not just the welfare of the child.

Fertility Treatment & Surrogacy In The Workplace

Louisa Ghevaert had the pleasure of networking with colleagues and professionals at The Surrogacy Network’s latest event in London on Thursday 29 February 2024. The focus of the meeting was “Embracing Surrogacy in the Workplace” with a really insightful presentation from Claire Ingle from Fertility Matters at Work.

Surrogacy: What Do Midwives Need To Know?

Louisa Ghevaert is delighted to join a panel of speakers on a webinar hosted by the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) on 22 February 2024 entitled “Surrogacy: What Do Midwives Need To Know?”. Louisa’s session will help ensure midwives are aware of the current legal framework around surrogacy in the UK, and proposed legal changes, to enable them to provide appropriate care and support.

IVF Add-Ons: How Should We Score the HFEA’s New Ratings System?

On 7 February 2024 Louisa Ghevaert was delighted to attend Progress Educational Trust’s informative event on the HFEA’s new IVF ‘Add-Ons’ ratings system. It looked at the development, understanding, evidence and use of IVF ‘Add-Ons’. It also celebrated 25 years of publishing BioNews, an online newsletter publishing news on the science, law and ethics of human genetics, assisted conception, and related topics.

Progress Educational Trust AGM 2023: Fertility Law Reform

On 6 December 2023, Louisa Ghevaert attended Progress Educational Trust's Annual Conference “How Much Change Do We Want? Updating Fertility Embryo And Surrogacy Law”. It covered complex issues including extending the 14-day rule for embryo research, removing donor anonymity at birth, “add-ons”, fertility treatment funding and expanding the HFEA’s powers to regulate fertility treatment at UK fertility clinics.

Sue Perkins Podcast Carrie Jade Does Not Exist: Episode 3 The Surrogate

"Carrie Jade Does Not Exist: Episode 3 The Surrogate". Sue Perkins and Katherine Denkinson examine the story of how one woman, who took on over six different identities, lied her way into gaining people's trust. Episode 3 of this 6 part series tells the story of how one woman became an au pair and a surrogate, featuring Louisa Ghevaert discussing surrogacy law (21 November 2023).

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