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Beginnings Assisted Conception Unit at St Helier Hospital

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About Beginnings Assisted Conception Unit at St Helier Hospital

Beginnings Assisted Conception Unit is a specialised fertility clinic located in Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals, Carshalton, Surrey (south west London), specializing in assisted conception and comprehensive reproductive medicine. The clinic offers a full suite of services including intrauterine insemination, ovulation induction for PCOS, fertility preservation, fertility MOT, preimplantation genetic testing (PGT), donor egg and sperm programmes, and IVF/ICSI with both fresh and frozen embryo transfers. Success rates are consistent with the national average, with a 32% clinical pregnancy rate per embryo transfer for fresh cycles and a 34% live‑birth rate per embryo transferred in 2023, and comparable outcomes for frozen cycles. A small, enthusiastic, professional team provides individualised, patient‑centred care within a supportive, family‑like environment, leveraging strong links to leading clinical experts across the NHS university hospital. The pathway is designed for rapid access, averaging four weeks from referral to treatment, and includes online patient‑support evenings and BICA‑accredited counselling. Comprehensive clinical care, seamless coordination, and dedicated patient‑support services ensure a high‑quality, ethical, and compassionate approach to helping patients start healthy families.
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Beginnings Assisted Conception Unit at St Helier Hospital — Patient Reviews

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K*** K.
2 years ago
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Do not used them especially if you cycle is self-funded. They pray on vulnerable women that try to conceive to finance the NHS. They ALWAYS apply low doses to get few number of eggs unless I had to ma…

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D*** S.
2 years ago
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Very professional and caring team

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D*** 2.
5 years ago
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S*** R.
2 months ago
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We cannot speak highly enough of Beginnings ACU. From day one, we were treated with genuine respect, kindness, and compassion. Every step of our journey, we felt heard, supported, and truly welcomed b…

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M*** P.
2 years ago
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Wish I could give minus 5 star Very poorly managed!!

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m*** m.
5 years ago
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Thanks to the staff that are realy friendly and helpful, but two weak point during my unsuccessful treatment.first they asked me whether put the sperm and ovule to fertilisation happen normally or doc…

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L*** D.
2 months ago
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I am currently having treatment with Beginnings ACU and I can’t thank the team enough for their time, patience, expertise, and support through such a difficult process. Everyone is so lovely and welco…

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3 months ago
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Seems like it’s gone downhill, it’s like a disorganised, bad nhs service but you’re paying private fees. Better off going to a private clinic

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B*** P.
1 years ago
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Everyone in this department have gone above and beyond. They have all been so friendly and helpful. We can’t thank them enough. I would highly recommend them!!!

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P*** S.
3 months ago
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Very poor service. Disorganised. The nurses do not know the patients. The embryologist are rude on the phone. There are no consultants when you need them. Paying a lot of money for poor treatment.

Beginnings Assisted Conception Unit at St Helier Hospital — FAQ

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Yes, Beginnings Assisted Conception Unit provides an egg donation programme as part of its IVF services. The clinic works with a reputable network of screened egg donors, allowing patients to select a donor who matches their preferences and medical criteria. The unit coordinates all aspects of donor egg IVF cycles, from donor selection and screening to synchronised ovarian stimulation and embryo transfer. While specific donor‑egg pregnancy rates are not listed, the clinic’s overall IVF success rates are consistent with the national average, and the use of donor eggs is incorporated into the same high‑quality in‑vitro fertilisation protocols that support optimal embryo development and transfer outcomes.

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