Jessop Fertility If you’re struggling to conceive, it may feel like you are the only one going through such distress and anxiety. But did you know one in six couples are in the same position?
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or those in South Yorkshire and the surrounding areas, help is at hand in the form of Jessop Fertility. This purpose-built centre of excellence is based at the Jessop Wing at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield and is one of only a few fully NHS-managed and run fertility centres in the UK treating both NHS and private patients. Jessop Fertility offers a full range of fertility investigations and provides a comprehensive range of assisted conception treatments including IVF and ICSI. Treatment with donor sperm and eggs is also available. The centre is renowned as a centre Page 10 • Link - Winter 2013
of excellence for reproductive surgery and has established links with the University of Sheffield conducting groundbreaking research into infertility. Using the very latest assisted conception techniques, Jessop Fertility has helped to bring over 2000 babies into the world since it was established 12 years ago. Mr Skull is the Clinical Head of the clinic and is a consultant gynaecologist specialising in reproductive medicine and surgery. He began his career in fertility in 1992 working with Professor Ian Cooke in Sheffield. Mr Skull gained further experience working alongside Professor Robert Winston at the Hammersmith Hospital before returning to
Sheffield as a Clinical Lecturer at the University of Sheffield. In 2001 he was instrumental in setting up the clinic, with a focus on state-of-the-art equipment and exemplary patient care. The laboratories were upgraded again in 2005 with the latest and most advanced equipment available. Over the years the team has grown to include six NHS consultants who are supported by a team of specialist nurses and an efficient admin team. The embryology and andrology laboratories are run by a team of highly qualified scientists. Two experienced counsellors are available to help support patients throughout the treatment process.
“There is an even mix of NHS and private patients at Jessop Fertility. Patients who are eligible for NHS funded treatment can choose to have their treatment at Jessop Fertility.” Jessop Fertility has its own entrance enabling greater privacy and, whilst benefiting from the facilities of a major hospital, it provides a relaxed and calm non clinical environment which helps put patients at ease. Theatres and clinical rooms benefit from excellent standards of cleanliness, with special clean air facilities to ensure the highest laboratory standards.