Guys Hospital
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IVF cycle cost
23%
Success rate
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Patient satisfaction
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CQC rating
Our analysis
The Assisted Conception Unit at Guy's Hospital is an NHS-based centre of one of London's largest teaching hospital trusts, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. It is HFEA-licensed and treats both NHS-funded and private (self-funded) patients. As a teaching hospital unit, it sits alongside extensive in-house specialist services including reproductive medicine, reproductive surgery, and maternal-fetal medicine.
HFEA data shows a live birth rate per embryo transferred of 23% overall, with 28% for women under 35 and 13% for women aged 38–39. These headline figures are below those of several private clinics in London, and readers comparing numbers should keep in mind that NHS teaching hospital units treat a different patient mix — including complex medical cases referred in from other specialties.
The unit offers IVF, IUI, egg freezing, donor eggs, donor sperm, and genetic testing. NHS-funded cycles are delivered for eligible patients in multiple London ICBs, in line with each ICB's commissioning policy.
For patients whose case is medically complex — for example, those with endometriosis, recurrent miscarriage, or oncology history — access to a teaching hospital unit with in-house consultant specialists can be a meaningful clinical advantage.
Independent editorial analysis based on HFEA data and publicly available clinic information. Not medical advice.
Success rates by age
| Age | Success Rate | Cycles |
|---|---|---|
| Under 35 | 28% | 1800 |
| 38-39 | 13% | 999 |
Source: HFEA data. Success rates shown as live birth rate per embryo transferred.
Cost breakdown
Costs are approximate. Always confirm current pricing with the clinic directly.
Treatments offered
Our assessment
Strengths
- +NHS-funded cycles available for eligible patients across multiple London ICBs
- +Access to extensive in-house specialist services at a major teaching hospital
- +Well-suited to medically complex cases with parallel specialist needs
- +Long-established academic and research links to King's College London
Things to consider
- -Headline live birth rates are below several private London clinics
- -NHS waiting times for IVF vary by ICB and can be substantial
- -Patient-experience factors (parking, facilities, appointment flexibility) differ from private clinics
- -Self-funded pricing should be confirmed directly with the unit
Clinic details
- HFEA number
- 102
- Type
- NHS & Private
- Phone
- 0207 188 2300
- Website
- Visit website
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