NUH Life

NUH Life NUH Life is a sperm donation centre for the East Midlands. Set up in the 1970s, Nottingham was one of the first sperm banks in the country.

Over the years, many NHS sperm banks have had to close due to uncertainties surrounding laws on donation and the struggle to find willing donors – but Nottingham has effectively maintained a small but successful sperm donation bank ever since. We’ve recently relocated to a brand new, purpose-designed facility on the QMC campus, now known as NUH Life. We’re not a commercial sperm bank and we don’t

make any profit – any surplus income is fed straight back into NUH. We don’t just do sperm donation! We also do all initial male diagnostic testing for those trying to conceive, post-vasectomy follow-up, and we run the regional sperm storage facility for men undergoing sterilising cancer treatments. We’re a small team of professionals – which means anyone coming in will get to know us all pretty quickly. Our team is friendly, approachable and creates a welcoming environment for anyone visiting.

Think you're one in a million? Prove it.Most men will never do anything truly extraordinary. But some will. One in a mil...
01/05/2026

Think you're one in a million? Prove it.

Most men will never do anything truly extraordinary. But some will. One in a million, you might say.

S***m donation is one of the most impactful things an eligible man can ever do – yet fewer men come forward every year. The families waiting for a donor are very real.

Could you be one of them? Fill in our short enquiry form to find out. It takes less than 5 minutes to get started! 👇

Did you know… the UK s***m donation system is one of the safest and most regulated in the world? 🌎To break it down, HFEA...
28/04/2026

Did you know… the UK s***m donation system is one of the safest and most regulated in the world? 🌎

To break it down, HFEA-regulated s***m donation in the UK ensures: legal safety, providing comprehensive screening, counselling, and compensation of £45 per clinic visit.

In the UK, donors are not legal parents, and donor s***m can only be used to create up to 10 families.

We’ve got your back. Learn more over on our website.

The demand is rising, but the donors aren’t.We get it – there is plenty of fearmongering to spark anxiety and put you of...
24/04/2026

The demand is rising, but the donors aren’t.

We get it – there is plenty of fearmongering to spark anxiety and put you off the idea of s***m donation. But the truth is a lot more simple.

With NUH Life, we guarantee your safety and protection:

✅ HFEA regulated
✅ Strict family limits
✅ Legal protection
✅ Full screening
✅ Clear process
✅ Professional support throughout

If you still have reservations, we have FAQs and blog posts on our website to alleviate your fears.

Never considered s***m donation before?It’s truly one of the most generous, rewarding and altruistic actions you can do....
20/04/2026

Never considered s***m donation before?

It’s truly one of the most generous, rewarding and altruistic actions you can do. If you’re a healthy male between 18-45, you could genuinely change a family’s life forever.

Learn more over on our website.

Debunking the news: “S***m donor app is a ‘serious risk’, warns regulator”. Let's talk about it 📲A new smartphone app al...
16/04/2026

Debunking the news: “S***m donor app is a ‘serious risk’, warns regulator”. Let's talk about it 📲

A new smartphone app allows people to match privately for s***m donation. It includes options for do-it-yourself home insemination, and has been called a serious risk by fertility regulators.

And it is. It bypasses UK rules on screening, legal protections and compensation limits.

If you’re considering s***m donation, using a handy app can seem easy and legitimate. The truth is, it lacks regulation and users may not understand all of the medical, legal or safety risks associated with private arrangements.

Licensed donation through a clinic like NUH Life ensures screening, oversight and protections. We’re here to support and protect you. Do it the right way.

Let’s break down the maths.~ There are over a million men who are the eligible age for s***m donation in the East Midlan...
13/04/2026

Let’s break down the maths.

~ There are over a million men who are the eligible age for s***m donation in the East Midlands.
~ Last year, only 3 stepped forward.
~ We need at least 3x that amount annually to meet demand.

At the moment, there simply aren’t enough UK s***m donors – and that has a huge ripple effect.

We’re not going to sugarcoat it: the shortage is real.

It’s time for the truth. If we could just recruit 10-15 s***m donors a year, the effect on hopeful people wanting a baby...
08/04/2026

It’s time for the truth. If we could just recruit 10-15 s***m donors a year, the effect on hopeful people wanting a baby would be…

~ Shorter waiting times
~ Fewer families forced overseas
~ Fewer turning to unregulated routes
~ More families created safely

Make this a reality. Fill out a simple application form today.

Think that plenty of men are already donating s***m, so you don’t have to? Think again.In fact, that misconception is on...
04/04/2026

Think that plenty of men are already donating s***m, so you don’t have to? Think again.

In fact, that misconception is one of the most damaging to us here at NUH Life – because it means that incredible, wonderful men (who would make the most amazing donors!) never step forward.

We need you. Begin the process with a simple application form. You can change people’s lives.

If not you, then who?

Bad headlines shouldn’t stop good men.We know that the unknown can feel really daunting. Which is exactly why we’ve crea...
31/03/2026

Bad headlines shouldn’t stop good men.

We know that the unknown can feel really daunting. Which is exactly why we’ve created a library full of beautiful stories from our s***m donors and recipients on our Blog – plus some FAQs with Karen, our Andrology Service Lead, to address the most common fears, misconceptions and anxieties prospective donors have.

Read the blog over on our website now 📚

Hopeful couples and individuals are waiting longer than ever for the chance to have their own family. We really need you...
23/03/2026

Hopeful couples and individuals are waiting longer than ever for the chance to have their own family. We really need your help.

Becoming a s***m donor is a unique, life-affirming and rewarding experience, where you can actually help someone have the family of their dreams. Want 2026 to be the year you change a life?

Put the kettle on and begin your application now ☕️

There are well over a million men aged 18-45 in the East Midlands. We recruited 3 donors.We need more men to step forwar...
19/03/2026

There are well over a million men aged 18-45 in the East Midlands. We recruited 3 donors.

We need more men to step forward.

Out of the millions of eligible men locally, only 3 became s***m donors with NUH Life last year. We need 10-15 to meet demand. The shortage is real… and the families are waiting.

You might have seen the headlines about unregulated donation. That’s not what we do. We’re fully HFEA-licensed, regulated and legally protective – and we urgently need more men to step forward.

This is awkward… but it’s necessary. We’re asking for your help.We need more incredible, selfless 18-45 men to come forw...
15/03/2026

This is awkward… but it’s necessary. We’re asking for your help.

We need more incredible, selfless 18-45 men to come forward and become s***m donors.

This is your chance to change someone’s life.

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