Assisted Reproductive Unit moves to Overdale

Tuesday 28 July 2020

The Assisted Reproductive Unit, which temporarily stopped treatment due to the pandemic, is to re-open at a dedicated facility at Overdale from today.

Neil MacLachlan, Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, will oversee the move, while two other HCS Obstetrics and Gynaecology Consultants with infertility treatment experience will be supporting both the transition and future plans for the service.

Mr MacLachlan, who has announced plans to retire, will continue to work with private patients as well as some public ones up to the end of January 2021.

He will also work with the Health and Community Services Department until then to support the transition of all patients as necessary. 

Pictured: Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology Neil MacLachlan has announced plans to retire.

“The Overdale facility was sourced in response to the Rozel Ward, the ARU’s usual site, being designated a Covid hot area for the pandemic preparedness. Identifying an offsite location offers the service resilience for the future," Kate Southern, the General Manager of Women, Children and Family Care, said.

"We have developed a number of pathways for existing patients - both public and private - so they can continue to receive the care and resources they need.

"We are also developing plans to ensure Islanders receive the very best off-island support when they need specialist centres in the UK, including the provision of alternative providers."