First national sperm bank launched in Birmingham

The first national sperm bank is being launched to meet increasing demand - including from same-sex couples.

Birmingham Women's Hospital and the National Gamete Donation Trust have been awarded £77,000 to provide the new service.

Today presenter Justin Webb spoke to Laura Witjens, the Chief Executive of the National Gamete Donation Trust.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4's Today programme on Thursday 30 October.

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