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The Nuffield Council on Bioethics has appointed members to the working group of its latest in-depth inquiry, which will examine ethical questions in relation to the role of science and technology in helping people live well in old age.

Today, the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Royal College of Midwives, and Society and College of Radiographers have published a consensus statement on supporting women and their partners through prenatal screening ahead of the roll-out of non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) in the NHS in England.

Today, the UK Government has announced that they will work with partners to develop a COVID-19 human challenge study model. This will include the manufacture of the challenge virus and will be the first-in-human characterisation study for COVID-19.

We are currently advertising for a new Director, following the announcement that our current Director, Hugh Whittall, will be retiring in the spring after leading the Council for 13 years.

Today the Nuffield Council on Bioethics has published a briefing on the key questions for the next phase of the UK’s response to COVID-19.

We are pleased to announce that Bella Starling is the Chair of our new in-depth inquiry into ageing.

We are looking for a Research Officer to join our team for six months.

A new survey about body image has been published from the Women and Equalities Committee, as part of their 'Changing the perfect picture: an inquiry into body image.'

We are deeply saddened to hear of the death of James Partridge OBE, founder of Changing Faces and campaigner for facial equality.

Over a series of meetings in autumn 2019, we explored the ethical challenges involved in providing care and treatment for young people in relation to their gender identity. A summary of what we heard is now available.