The ninth episode of the Progress Educational Trust podcast documents our discussion of different types of counselling that are sought, offered, recommended or required in relation to assisted conception, featuring contributions from Alison McTavish, Angela Park, Lee Noquet and Professor Jacky Boivin.
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We would like to thank Jon Nicoll (who created the opening and closing music for our podcast), and also the Scottish Government (which supported the event featured in the ninth episode).
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