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Our Code of Practice helps you to understand and comply with your legal requirements as a licensed centre.

Donor compensation

On 1st October 2024 new mandatory requirements for clinics on compensation for gamete and embryo donation will come into force. These include increasing donor compensation rates to take into account inflation and bringing the compensation rate for overseas donors in line with UK compensation rates. Please refer to General Direction 0001 and Chair's letter CH(24)02 for the current requirements in this area.

Known donation for people living with undetectable HIV

In November 2024 a new law comes into force that allows those living with undetectable HIV to donate to known recipients. Please refer to the guidance on the Clinic Portal for information on these changes, including the updated Standard Licence condition T52 and details of the licensing process.

The Code of Practice will reflect the above changes when it is next amended.

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