This two-hour workshop will explore what inclusive fertility care looks like for LGBTQ+ patients and how services can put it into practice. Drawing on more than 15 years of psychological research by the speaker, alongside the wider social scientific evidence base, the session will consider how fertility services can support LGBTQ+ patients throughout treatment, from their first contact with a clinic through to becoming parents.
Detailed Description
DATE: Tuesday 25 May 2027
TIME: 10am-12pm
PRICE: £150 per person
Online via MS Teams
TARGETED AT: Fertility professionals
SPEAKER: Dr Sophie Zadeh, Reader in Family Psychology
This two-hour workshop will explore what inclusive fertility care looks like for LGBTQ+ patients and how services can put it into practice. Drawing on more than 15 years of psychological research by the speaker, alongside the wider social scientific evidence base, the session will consider how fertility services can support LGBTQ+ patients throughout treatment, from their first contact with a clinic through to becoming parents.
The workshop will explore the experiences of different LGBTQ+ patient groups, considering both common challenges and individual needs. Particular attention will be given to routes to parenthood involving donor conception and surrogacy, as well as the questions and uncertainties that can arise around family formation, parenthood and children’s identities.
Participants will gain evidence-based insights and practical ideas for creating more inclusive fertility services, including considerations for clinic environments, staff training, communication, and service delivery.
Bespoke consultations for individual organisations are also available on request.
We will email you the access link to this workshop, and instructions on how to join, few days before the workshop scheduled date. All attendees will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the workshop.
If you are booking for multiple attendees, or on behalf of someone else, please email us at socialchangehub@sussex.ac.uk to let us know the names of the attendees.
For enquiries, please contact us at socialchangehub@sussex.ac.uk.
By purchasing the ticket, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and cancellation policy. Please read out terms and conditions and cancellation policy on Sussex Social Change Hub website.
