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✨ DCN team is looking forward to our online conference this afternoon! We’ll explore telling and talking about donor conception with personal stories, expert perspectives and research
Ticket sales are closed, but join our mailing list for future events: dcnetwork.org/civicrm/sign-u…
Thinking about using a donor but not sure where to start? 💙 Join 'Getting Started': a friendly one-day event with expert talks + parents & #donorconceived people sharing their experiences.
📅 21 Nov, London Waterloo | 🎟️ From £80
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Last chance to book for our autumn online conference!
We're looking at telling and talking about donor conception, with speakers including parents, experts and a donor conceived person. From £45/85 (members/non-members), inc. two-week watch-again link
dcnetwork.org/event/2026-onl…
It meant a lot to see donor conception, and the DCN website, feature on ‘Gemma Collins: Everything. All at Once’ on Sky, as Gemma and her fiancé discuss fertility and egg donation
Considering donor conception? We’re here to help: dcnetwork.org/i-am/
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How do we talk about donor conception - with children, family and the wider world? Don't miss our online conference on 17 Oct for expert talks, lived experience and practical guidance. From £45/85 (members/non-members), with a two-week watch-again link
dcnetwork.org/event/2026-onl…
NEW to the DCN bookshop 📚 My Donor Sibling Club is a reassuring story for children aged 2–7 who have met, or are preparing to meet, their donor-conceived siblings.
A lovely way to explore family, identity & belonging. £11 + P&P dcnetwork.org/product/my-don…
𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗼 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗿𝗮𝘄 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁?
A recent case involving a sperm donor who withdrew consent after embryos had already been created raises some important questions about donor counselling and support.
In her latest blog, DCN Director Nina Barnsley explores these questions and argues that we need more research into why donors withdraw consent so we can build in better support and counselling from the outset.
Read the blog here: dcnetwork.org/why-do-donors-…
Sign up to our mailing list to receive Nina’s monthly blog, along with occasional news, information and resources from DCN dcnetwork.org/civicrm/sign-u…
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The good news is that we offer a monthly membership subscription for just £8 per month (£6 for those on lower incomes) so you don't need to pay for the full year up front.
Membership has loads of benefits - as well as the online chats, you have access to 90+ WhatsApp groups, to conferences, weekly e-newsletters, a printed magazine and much more.
Find out how we can support your family dcnetwork.org/membership/why…
A walk, a chat and some very happy dogs! Frances and Rachel from DCN joined yesterday's Walk & Talk on Hampstead Heath with Alison, who found the perfect route (ponds included!). Thanks to @FertilityNUK and Don't Tell Me To Relax for organising. #FertilityWalkAndTalk
Used donor conception or fertility treatment? The @HFEA wants to hear from you.
Join its Patient Engagement Forum and share your experiences. Applications close 18 December
🔗 hfea.gov.uk/about-us/working…
Thinking about #donorconception but not sure where to start?
Getting Started is our one-day event for people at the beginning of their journey to parenthood
📅 21 Nov, 11am–5pm
📍 London Waterloo
🎟️ From £80
🔗 dcnetwork.org/events/getting…
Global fertility laws and regulations affect real families and, ultimately, the children born through assisted reproduction
DCN’s Frances will today represent the #donorconception community at the @ABAesq Fall Conference in London, joining legal, clinical & academic experts
📖 Later Telling is now available on Kindle
Drawing on nearly 20 years’ experience supporting parents of older or adult donor conceived children, this specialist resource is for professionals and parents approaching later telling
Currently only £5.59
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🧡 27/09 - Fertility Walk & Talk, led by @FertilityNUK and Don't Tell Me to Relax, with walks taking place across the UK. DCN will be at the Hampstead Heath walk
📆 | 3–4pm, 27 Sept
📍 Hampstead Heath
➕ 27 more locations across UK
Find a walk & sign up: eventbrite.com/cc/fertility-…
Delighted to join colleagues yesterday at the @BritFertSoc during Study Week . Our events manager Jo Davidson spoke about DCN's principle of openness: why it matters for donor conception families, and what donor conceived young people want and need to know about their origins
