Journalist and senior reporter BBC News | Former Newsnight and BBC health Correspondent | ARIAS Podcast of the Year winner. DMs open 📨anna.collinson@bbc.co.uk
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Mar 31
NEW: I have spoken to the parents of seven children who believe the wrong
sperm or egg donors were used during IVF treatments.
The cases are linked to clinics in Northern Cyprus – a popular destination for Brits seeking fertility treatment abroad.
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Excited to announce my documentary Sunshine & Secrets: The Hidden Side of IVF will be shown on BBC2 this Wednesday at 7pm. Thanks so much to @RadioTimes for marking it as a highlight.
If you're affected by this story you can email the team: fertilityinvestigation@bbc.co.uk
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In case you missed it, you can now watch my latest documentary, Sunshine & Secrets: The Hidden Side of IVF, on the BBC's YouTube. Millions have viewed the story so far.
If you would like to share your story email: fertilityinvestigation@bbc.co.uk
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Anna Collinson retweeted
Two great pieces of recent reporting expose the shady IVF and surrogacy industry in North Cyprus: @AlevScott's new book Cash Cow, and @AnnaCollinson's BBC File on Four documentary. Here's why hinterlands like TRNC are wide open to exploitative industries
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The government in northern Cyprus has launched an investigation after our BBC documentary revealed multiple families believe they were given the wrong sperm or egg donors during their IVF treatments at local fertility clinics.
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You can watch our full documentary on the @BBCiPlayer now:
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Anna Collinson retweeted
Apr 2
Brilliant journalism from @AnnaCollinson 👇
Mar 31
NEW: I have spoken to the parents of seven children who believe the wrong
sperm or egg donors were used during IVF treatments.
The cases are linked to clinics in Northern Cyprus – a popular destination for Brits seeking fertility treatment abroad.
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c74v…
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Mar 31
NEW: I have spoken to the parents of seven children who believe the wrong
sperm or egg donors were used during IVF treatments.
The cases are linked to clinics in Northern Cyprus – a popular destination for Brits seeking fertility treatment abroad.
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c74v…
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You can watch my new documentary on the @BBCiPlayer now.
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Mar 31
Important story from @AnnaCollinson for File on 4 investigates. Judges in Family Courts have raised concerns about N Cyprus clinics in surrogacy cases. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c74v…
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Anna Collinson retweeted
20 Oct 2025
New - I've been investigating maternity failures at the Leeds NHS trust over the past year. This inquiry is huge for the families who've been fighting for years for truth, accountability and improvements. Independent inquiry into Leeds maternity failings announced - BBC News
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16 Oct 2025
My colleague has kindly just let me know that Raoul Moat: Inside the Mind of a Killer is currently the second most watched movie in the UK on Amazon. Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to watch this 🧡
#raoulmoat #amazon #amazonprime #newcastle
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14 Oct 2025
Three weeks into my first job as a journalist, I was sent back to my hometown to cover the UK’s biggest manhunt. Fifteen years on, I’ve contributed to a powerful new documentary which examines why Raoul Moat went on his terrifying rampage.
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14 Oct 2025
He shot his ex-girlfriend Samantha Stobbart, killed her partner Chris Brown and blinded PC David Rathband before going on the run in Northumberland. His violent actions changed lives and communities forever and that is still being felt today.
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30 Sep 2025
A harrowing reminder of what life in an eating disorder unit is like
29 Sep 2025
Staff at a specialist eating disorder unit have been photographed sleeping when they should have been looking after severely ill patients who were at risk of harming themselves.
I have been told about multiple "unsafe" incidents at Schoen Clinic York.
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Anna Collinson retweeted
29 Sep 2025
Staff asleep, unhygienic food and triggering language - just some of the conditions we’ve been investigating at Schoen Clinic’s Eating Disorder Care Unit in York.
Read more here 👇
@AnnaCollinson @JournoJoJo
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Anna Collinson retweeted
29 Sep 2025
An amazing story 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼 by @AnnaCollinson and @JournoJoJo
29 Sep 2025
Staff at a specialist eating disorder unit have been photographed sleeping when they should have been looking after severely ill patients who were at risk of harming themselves.
I have been told about multiple "unsafe" incidents at Schoen Clinic York.
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29 Sep 2025
Staff at a specialist eating disorder unit have been photographed sleeping when they should have been looking after severely ill patients who were at risk of harming themselves.
I have been told about multiple "unsafe" incidents at Schoen Clinic York.
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29 Sep 2025
Schoen Clinic York said "where specific concerns have been raised, they have been fully investigated and addressed" but no "systemic issues" were found.
The company's ED service closed a month ago but it still runs a dementia service in the same building.
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29 Sep 2025
We can reveal shortly after the ED service closed, the dementia unit - known as Wellen Court - was told to stop accepting new patients amid safety concerns.
Schoen said its residents received "high standards of care".
Producers: @JournoJoJo @Hannahkjourno
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