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Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent’s proposed interim fertility policy the worst in UK
As well as offering the least possible amount of treatment for women aged 23-40: Women aged 40-42 are excluded from the policy. Single women are excluded – the policy states it is only for individuals ‘in a stable relationship’ Female same-sex couples have to pay for six IUI cycles within…
28 March 2023 – Recognising Reproductive Health’: a Fertility in the Workplace summit
On 28 March 2023, at City Hall, London, Fertility Network UK will bring together key campaigners, organisations and individuals to highlight the future of reproductive health in the workplace and the pressing need for change. The ‘Recognising Reproductive Health’ summit, which runs from 10.30am-3.30pm, is part of the charity’s ground-breaking…
Fertility Network welcomes HFEA consultation on modernising UK fertility law
Fertility Network UK today responded to the fertility regulator, the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority, launching its consultation on modernising UK fertility law. The law that governs fertility treatment and human embryo research in the UK – the Human Fertilisation & Embryology Act – is over 30 years old. Gwenda…
Petition to protect people experiencing pregnancy complications or loss from unnecessary distress
It aims to protect people experiencing pregnancy complications and/or pregnancy loss from unnecessary distress by requiring the NHS to offer a separate space/waiting area for people experiencing this. Require separate NHS areas for people experiencing pregnancy complications/loss - Petitions (parliament.uk) Jodie, a Fertility Network ambassador, created the petition after miscarrying…
Good news: NHS fertility treatment in Essex to be reinstated
The change, which is due to be implemented at the start of April 2023, is happening because Mid and South Essex integrated care board (ICB) is harmonising its fertility policies across the areas it covers, which include Mid-Essex, Basildon & Brentwood, Southend, Thurrock and Castlepoint & Rochford. From 1 April,…
Fertility Network UK warns on proposed Welsh fertility policy changes
The Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee (WHSSC) is proposing changes to fertility treatment policies in Wales which will ration access to NHS fertility treatment for heterosexual couples, make it harder for same-sex couples to access NHS treatment and exclude single women and men from accessing NHS help. The proposed policies…
Coping with Christmas
Facing Christmas and the festive season when you’re struggling with fertility issues can be too painful to bear. It’s hard enough seeing images of family and what you don’t have and want during the rest of the year, but there’s something about Christmas that can make it far, far worse.…
Access to NHS IVF in Bristol to change
From 1 April 2023, women aged 40-42 will not be able to access NHS IVF but single women and transgender people will be able to for the first time. Although a public consultation revealed that people wanted the number of IVF cycles to rise from the current 1 partial cycle…
Fantastic news for Fertility in the Workplace
Fantastic news: we are delighted to announce our ground-breaking Fertility in the Workplace initiative, which aims to change the work landscape for all experiencing fertility issues, has been successful in securing support from the DHSC’s Women’s Health and Wellbeing Fund. We’re looking forward to substantially expanding our vital work helping…
The far-reaching trauma of infertility: Fertility Network UK survey
Fertility Network UK’s survey of approaching 1,300 fertility patients in the UK reveals the devastating toll infertility wreaks on people’s mental health, relationships, finances and career. Released at the start of National Fertility Awareness Week 2022, the findings also highlight the lack of information provided by GPs and the limited…
A Scottish success story
Fertility, or the lack of it is not something you learn about or discuss much in your twenties. You believe life will work out the way it does in books and films, get a job, meet somebody, fall in love, get married, have a baby. A fairytale. What happens when…
Webinar – NFAW Day 5 #TalkFertility
Friday, 4th November at 12:00pm Did you experience barriers or are you experiencing barriers in accessing fertility treatment? Register now for our #TalkFertility webinar. We’ll be discussing this issue with fertility expert Stuart Lavery and looking at what can be done to remove barriers to treatment – join us and…
Webinar – NFAW Day 4 #FertilityEd
Thursday, 3rd November at 6:30pm Join us on Thursday as we highlight the work of Fertility Network UK’s education projects across Scotland and Wales and exploring FNUK’s call for comprehensive fertility education for teenagers and young adults, so they understand fertility isn’t a guarantee, how age and lifestyle impact fertility,…
Webinar – NFAW Day 2 #FertilityInTheWorkplace
Tuesday, 1st November at 6:30pm In this webinar we will focus on juggling working life whilst going through fertility struggles. We will hear from Nickie Aiken MP about her ground-breaking bill currently working through parliament calling for reform to allow leave for fertility appointments. We will hear from Auto Trader,…
Webinar – NFAW Day 1 #FertilityFairness
Monday, 31st October at 6:30pm How can we improve fertility care for the future? What needs to change? What can we learn from our Fertility Network survey carried out with Middlesex University? We’ll be joined by Clare Ettinghausen from the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority, Angela Pericleous-Smith from the British…
TTC Scotland Group
Tuesday 8th November at 7.30pm Do you live in Scotland? Struggling to conceive for the first time? Want to talk with others on a similar journey? Please don't struggle alone. Our online support group is for those who are struggling to conceive for the first time. We meet online…
TTC Scotland Group (IVF/ICSI/IUI)
Tuesday 20th December at 7.30pm Do you live in Scotland? Struggling to conceive for the first time? Want to talk with others on a similar journey? Please don't struggle alone. Our online support group is for those who are struggling to conceive for the first time and also undergoing IVF/ICSI/IUI. We…
TTC Scotland Group (IVF/ICSI/IUI)
Tuesday 22nd November at 7.30pm Do you live in Scotland? Struggling to conceive for the first time? Want to talk with others on a similar journey? Please don't struggle alone. Our online support group is for those who are struggling to conceive for the first time and also undergoing IVF/ICSI/IUI. We…
TTC Scotland Group (IVF/ICSI/IUI)
Tuesday 25th October at 7.30pm Do you live in Scotland? Struggling to conceive for the first time? Want to talk with others on a similar journey? Please don't struggle alone. Our online support group is for those who are struggling to conceive for the first time and also undergoing IVF/ICSI/IUI.…
#FertilityIn5 – have your say during National Fertility Awareness Week
National Fertility Awareness Week 31 Oct – 4 Nov 2022 is your week. That’s why, during the week, we’d like you to tell us and the world • how you are feeling • what you are experiencing • or what needs to change to improve your situation The challenge is…