Recognised for his pioneering work in IVF, especially in the fields of microinjection technology for male infertility, Simon has been active in the field for over 30 years, researching at Cambridge with Professor Robert Edwards before the birth of the first IVF baby. Having dedicated his working life to research and the treatment of infertility, he is an acclaimed international scientist. He was previously Reader in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and was awarded a Personal Professorial Chair in Human Reproduction at the University of Nottingham. Simon formed CARE in 1997 with the aims of making IVF treatment more widely available and maximising success rates for those seeking treatment.

In addition to being Managing Director of CARE,he is currently an Inspector for the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA), a Patron of ISSUE, an Advisor to CHILD and President of AceBabes.

Simon was awarded an Honorary Fellowship from Liverpool John Moores University in 2009 for his outstanding contributions to the field of fertility treatment.

Ken has worked in the field of assisted reproduction for many years. He has enormous experience of treating patients with the full range of recurrent implantation issues including Reproductive Immunology. Ken was also instrumental in setting up the first array CGH clinical programme in the UK.

Simon was the first trained sub specialist in Reproductive Medicine and Infertility in the Midlands. He brings vast experience and skill to the CARE Consultant team, with particular interest in ovulatory disorders and expertise in the egg donation programme. Simon co-ordinates the CARE RI Programme.

Philip has extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of infertility. After training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in Manchester he spent two years as a Senior Registrar in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Monash Medical Centre (Australia) then as Clinical IVF Fellow at Monash IVF in Melbourne.

After returning to Australia in 2000 as an IVF consultant, he held the position of Clinical Director at Monash IVF in Melbourne, and Clinical Senior Lecturer in Obstetrics and Gynaecology to Monash University. Phil joined CARE in 2005. He is particularly experienced in the procedural aspects of IVF treatment and has a special interest in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.

Maha completed her formal Specialist training in the Mid Trent region. She is accredited in both Obstetrics and Gynaecology and has undergone special interest training in subfertility and IVF. Maha has specialised in laparoscopic surgery and hysteroscopy, especially in the field of infertility. Maha is also highly experienced in delivering CARE's Reproductive Immunology Programme.

Shipra has substantial experience in Reproductive Medicine and Surgery. She completed her specialty training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology from Wessex deanery and then worked as research fellow in Reproductive Medicine at St Bartholomew's Hospital, London. She gained extensive experience in all aspects of Reproductive Medicine including reproductive endocrinology, fertility preservation in cancer patients and reproductive surgery. Her special interest is management of ovulatory disorders, egg donation and recurrent implantation failure.

Irfana obtained specialist training in Reproductive Medicine at the Assisted Conception Unit in King's College Hospital, London. She has worked in the NHS and in the private sector and has over 5 years' experience in this field. Her keen interest is in the management of suboptimal responders to ovarian stimulation.

After qualification, Anne had further training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology before entering General practice. She worked as an inner city GP for 23 years whilst retaining a special interest in fertility and joined the team at CARE Northampton as a clinician in 2010.

Judith Smith has worked in the field of infertility since 1989, initially under John Webster's direction. She was appointed Nurse Manager of the IVF Unit at The Park Hospital in 1993 and continued in this position when CARE Fertility evolved in 1997. Over the years both her knowledge of IVF and the CARE team have increased. Judith was appointed Unit Manager at CARE Nottingham in 2007 - she leads a multidisciplinary team of over 70 staff, and is also their Registered Manager for the Care Quality Commission.

Lucy has extensive experience in all aspects of clinical embryology. After completing a degree in Physiology and a PhD in Reproductive Endocrinology, she spent 3 years working at an AFRC Research Institute running a bovine IVF program. In 1993 she joined the embryology team at St James's University Hospital, Leeds, where she set up their ICSI program in 1994, and became the Lead Embryologist there in 2001. She helped set up a Masters course in Clinical Embryology at Leeds University and maintains contact with the running of this course and an interest in the teaching and training of embryologists. Lucy joined CARE in 2003, becoming Nottingham Lab Manager in 2004.

Judy is one of the original CARE team, she started in 1997. Judy leads a professional and dedicated team of 6 staff, and takes a special interest in all patients at CARE Nottingham.

Tracey Dawes; Emma Coulling; Elaine Horton; Joy Jennings; Jeanette Dawes.

Judy Cousin - Head of Administration; Sue Eggleshaw; Karin Goring; Barbara Morgan; Nicola Leivers; Jan Roach; Sharon Campbell; Julie Burrows; Sarah Jones; Lydia Brown.

Marsali MacDonald; Sarah Wright.

Debbie Plowright, Donation Co-ordinator

Debbie Plowright; Sara Parmeter; Julie Clark.

Kathryn Berrisford, Deputy Lab manager; Ellen Cater; Lucy Jenner, Laboratory Manager; Louise Kellam, Deputy Lab Manager; Colleen Lynch; Davina Hulme; Joanne Graves; Dot Robinson; Abi Burchill; Sharon Campbell; Natalie Keown; Laina Murphy; Bekkie Roughton; Samantha Dale; George Woodhead; Hannah Rouse.

Mary Smedley, Nurse Manager, with her Nursing Team

Karen Bennett; Marlene Emblin; Val Foster; Pauline Logan; Sara Parmenter; Julie Reeve; Mary Smedley, Nurse Manager; Helen Taylor; Tina Toone; Kerry Briggs; Leonie Birkenhead; Tracey Webster; Di Spray; Carol Archer; Susan Piper; Jemma Pincott; Susan Hawkins; Clare Shearing.

Simon Fishel; Judith Smith; Maha Raganuth; Colleen Lynch; Mary Smedley; Karin Goring; Hannah Rouse; Natalie Keown.

Lisa Daykin, Reception Manager; Maria Jayes; Janet Squires; Steph Richmond; Sharon Barlow; Denise Bailey; Emma Langley; Joy Jennings; Jane Steele.

Lynda Lacy; Fiona Dack; Vicki Potts; Mary Smedley.