A FERTILITY clinic has been recognised as the best performing practice in the south east of England.

Simply Fertility, which has clinics in Colchester, Chelmsford and Romford, achieved a 40 per cent live birth success rate - putting it top in the region and within the top three in the UK.

The figures come through fertility watchdog The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) which gave the Simply Fertility a five-star rating six months ago.

Sarah Walt, embryologist and centre manager, said: "The wait to independently confirm our success rates was tense - but the results have been worth it.

“We’re thrilled to hear that our results rank us so highly.

"There is no greater joy or privilege for us than helping people to fulfil their dreams.”

Visit hfea.gov.uk/choose-a-clinic/clinic-search/results/9121.