Seminars from top UK advisors in their field
Throughout the day seminars will be running on specific parenting subjects. Each seminar will be led by an expert in their field and will be followed by a question and answer session. These experts will also be available during the day at their stand to answer any questions for those who require more privacy.
Please feel free to book your seat at any or all of the seminars on offer. The booking fee for each seminar will be £2 and will be handled through our sponsor, citypink's website. Booking will open shortly.
As the show grows so will the seminar line up so please check online for more updates.
Your data will be protected and not shared with a third party. We expect a fast take-up for the seminar places so please do not leave booking too near the day of the show.
The seminar schedule is subject to change. Schedule updates will be sent to email addresses provided when booking tickets to the show. To avoid disappointment please check our website for changes prior to arriving at the show.
Please feel free to book your seat at any or all of the seminars on offer. The booking fee for each seminar will be £2 and will be handled through our sponsor, citypink's website. Booking will open shortly.
As the show grows so will the seminar line up so please check online for more updates.
Your data will be protected and not shared with a third party. We expect a fast take-up for the seminar places so please do not leave booking too near the day of the show.
The seminar schedule is subject to change. Schedule updates will be sent to email addresses provided when booking tickets to the show. To avoid disappointment please check our website for changes prior to arriving at the show.
10.30am
INSEMINAR
presented Dr Kamal Ahuja, Scientific & Managing Director with Mimi Arian-Schad, Head Nurse at the London Women's Clinic. Geared toward women seeking fertility treatment, with a focus on treatment using donor sperm & the clinic?s egg-sharing programme. Sperm donor screening and availability. Using a known sperm donor. What is egg-sharing and its advantages? Procedures and step by step guide for donor insemination and IVF treatment.
presented Dr Kamal Ahuja, Scientific & Managing Director with Mimi Arian-Schad, Head Nurse at the London Women's Clinic. Geared toward women seeking fertility treatment, with a focus on treatment using donor sperm & the clinic?s egg-sharing programme. Sperm donor screening and availability. Using a known sperm donor. What is egg-sharing and its advantages? Procedures and step by step guide for donor insemination and IVF treatment.
11.30am
USING A KNOWN SPERM DONOR
presented by Venessa Smith, Sperm Bank Manager at the London Women's Clinic. For women looking to use a known sperm donor and men who are interested in becoming a known sperm donor. Venessa will discuss change in the laws for sperm donors & what the affect of donor anonymity has had on men becoming sperm donors. The shortage of anonymous sperm donors & the increase in popularity of known sperm donors. Why it is safer to use a known sperm donor through a registered clinic and possible dangers of using a donor from sperm donor matching websites. Procedures involved in using a known sperm donor and the legal implications.
presented by Venessa Smith, Sperm Bank Manager at the London Women's Clinic. For women looking to use a known sperm donor and men who are interested in becoming a known sperm donor. Venessa will discuss change in the laws for sperm donors & what the affect of donor anonymity has had on men becoming sperm donors. The shortage of anonymous sperm donors & the increase in popularity of known sperm donors. Why it is safer to use a known sperm donor through a registered clinic and possible dangers of using a donor from sperm donor matching websites. Procedures involved in using a known sperm donor and the legal implications.
12.30pm
FOSTERING AND ADOPTION - A REAL OPTION
seminar led by Chris Christophides a consultant at the British Association for Adoption and Fostering. The BAAF is the UK's leading membership organisation for agencies and individuals that have an interest in fostering, adoption and the well-being of children.
seminar led by Chris Christophides a consultant at the British Association for Adoption and Fostering. The BAAF is the UK's leading membership organisation for agencies and individuals that have an interest in fostering, adoption and the well-being of children.
1.30pm
THE SPERM DONATION PROCESS
presented by London Sperm Bank's Toyin Jegede. The seminar will inform you on the sperm donor process in the U.K., the future of sperm donation in the U.K. and what this will mean for women wishing to conceive using donor sperm. How to become a sperm donor, including screening tests, donor anonymity and the legal implications for the donor and those using donor sperm from a registered clinic.
presented by London Sperm Bank's Toyin Jegede. The seminar will inform you on the sperm donor process in the U.K., the future of sperm donation in the U.K. and what this will mean for women wishing to conceive using donor sperm. How to become a sperm donor, including screening tests, donor anonymity and the legal implications for the donor and those using donor sperm from a registered clinic.
3.30pm
DIFFERENT FAMILIES: CHILDREN WITH GAY PARENTS AND SCHOOLS
presented by Ruth Hunt, Deputy Director of Public Affairs at Stonewall
Stonewall will present the findings of their groundbreaking research Different Families which explores the experiences of children with gay parents. The seminar will highlight the steps that schools are taking to include children with gay parents and what questions you should be asking when choosing a school. Stonewall’s pioneering Education for All campaign works with government, local authorities and schools to help them prevent and respond to homophobic bullying and ensure that all young people can fulfill their potential. This seminar will give you the resources you need to do the same with your local schools.
presented by Ruth Hunt, Deputy Director of Public Affairs at Stonewall
Stonewall will present the findings of their groundbreaking research Different Families which explores the experiences of children with gay parents. The seminar will highlight the steps that schools are taking to include children with gay parents and what questions you should be asking when choosing a school. Stonewall’s pioneering Education for All campaign works with government, local authorities and schools to help them prevent and respond to homophobic bullying and ensure that all young people can fulfill their potential. This seminar will give you the resources you need to do the same with your local schools.
4.30pm
SUPPORT NETWORKS - THE VALUE BEHIND A COMMUNITY
Anna Whowell of Littlepink will host an interactive session on the importance of being part of a supportive community for alternative families. The session will be interactive with input from founders of other alternative family social networks inputting their experiences on conception, adoption, education and social life of an alternative family.
Anna Whowell of Littlepink will host an interactive session on the importance of being part of a supportive community for alternative families. The session will be interactive with input from founders of other alternative family social networks inputting their experiences on conception, adoption, education and social life of an alternative family.
