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The Patient Pledge confirms to patients that your clinic offers a high level of emotional support and help to further create confidence in fertility clinics. We are delighted to confirm that that clinics up have signed up to The Patient Pledge have already made their commitment to provide exceptional emotional support to their patients at all stages of their journey.

Fertility Family have spoken to The Fertility Podcast co-hosts Natalie Silverman, former fertility patient and Kate Davies, independent fertility nurse consultant, to get some advice on what to avoid if you’re trying to conceive during the festive season and what can be enjoyed in place of some of the traditional treats.

Coping at Christmas When You’re Struggling to Conceive

By Sophie Sulehria, Peanut

‘Tis the season to be jolly, they say. But jolly is the last thing anyone wants to be at Christmas when you’re struggling to have a baby. I know, I’ve been there, and I can safely say that it’s one of the year’s most painful triggers for anyone wishing for their own family (alongside Mother’s Day, Eid, Thanksgiving, and any other significant holiday).

It’s Not Just Good To Talk, It’s Essential

Sophie Sulehria, Peanut

“I have always said it; my struggle with fertility is a mental health condition far more than a physical one.  Ok, so the injections and scans and blood tests and pain and all the rest of the stuff that comes with treatment is awful, of course it is… but it’s bearable, right?  What’s not so bearable is the circular thinking, the bad dreams, the feeling of isolation, the anxiety, depression, and the myriad of other feelings that come with it.  Sadly this part is harder to bear.”

Same-sex IVF – supporting diversity in our society
By Geeta Nargund, Medical Director, abc ivf and CREATE Fertility

“At present, the number of same-sex couples becoming parents through fertility treatment is greater than it has ever been before. In fact, figures from the HFEA’s latest report showed that from 2008-2018 the number of female same-sex couples undergoing IVF in the UK rose 154%, accounting for 6.4% of all IVF cycles in the UK – an encouraging, and welcome nod to the growing diversity in our society.”

Fertility Network’s Ambassadors promote the work done by the charity as widely as possible, whilst encouraging their community to support Fertility Network.

We are looking for volunteers to facilitate our support groups in Swansea and Cardiff. If you are passionate about providing support for those facing fertility challenges and would love to help our community, we’d love to hear from you. If you are interested please contact catherine@fertilitynetworkuk.org

With EasyFundraising you can raise funds whilst you online shop! Donate whilst shopping with retailers such as John Lewis, Debenhams and Booking.com. It only takes a few seconds to sign up, at no added cost!

A couple from Abingdon say they’re shocked that their petition to Parliament to raise awareness over IVF treatment has been shelved, due to the coming general election.

We have something exciting to tell you. Click to find out more!

The Progress Educational Trust (PET) has launched its #ExtendTheLimit campaign, asking the UK public to sign an online petition requiring Parliament to address the law on egg freezing time limits.

This week’s main focus of this week is to spread awareness for fertility issues to a wider audience. It is time to put a media spotlight on infertility. It is a real issue that 1 in 6 couples in the UK face.

#YouAreNotAlone

Now in its 11th year, The Fertility Show is the only live event that lets you meet with so many top fertility experts, clinics and doctors in one place at one time, in a safe and discreet environment.

Complete the online survey before 20 Oct 19 to register your views on Stockport CCG either cutting the number of IVF cycles it offers from 2 to 1 or removing NHS IVF completely.

We are raising money to enable everyone who is struggling with their mental health and well being during fertility issues, can access one to one and peer support. Please donate today.

Fertility patients in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough will be devastated to hear that the clinical commissioning group has decided to remove access to NHS IVF permanently.

Take up a once in a lifetime challenge, whilst raising vital funds for Fertility Network UK. Apply the code SUMMER20 for a 20% discount!

We would love to hear your feedback and experience of the services that Fertility Network provide, as well as any suggestions for improvement

Please email sarah@fertilitynetworkscotland.org or call/text 07849 712 967 for further details and other support available to you. We’d love to see you there!

We would love to see you at our Newcastle Support Group. Services from online groups and face to face meet ups. Contact newscastle@fertiliynetworkuk.org to find out more.

Come along to the South West London Fertility Group Meeting to meet those who truly understand. The next meeting will be held on the 20th of August.

We are looking for a Community Fundraising Events Coordinator on a volunteer basis. This role will be 4-5 hours a week, and you can work from home, or in our Head Office in Greenwich. Click to find out more!

Our next meeting will be on Wednesday 17th July at 6:30pm. For more information, please get in touch with Alice our Wales Co-ordinator on 07563 734808 or email alice@fertilitynetworkuk.org.

A wellness company has withdrawn a £250 IV “fertility drip” after experts said it could “exploit vulnerable women”.

Online support and monthly meet ups. For more info please contact birmingham@fertilitynetworkuk.org

The Department of Health and Social Care has demanded all NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) provide free IVF treatments.

If you are based near Manchester and are experiencing fertility issues, this is the perfect group for you.

NHS-funded IVF treatment in Cambridgeshire was suspended in September 2017

Join the South West London Fertility Group to network with those also on their fertility journey on Monday 1st of July at the Albert Pub. Click to find out more.

Toby and his sponsors will be raising money and awareness for Fertility Network UK.

Have you experienced secondary infertility and live in London? ITV London and Fertility Network have collaborated on a survey that we would love for you to complete.

In association with The Times and Raconteur. Featured is comment on whether employers are responsible for supporting staff struggling with fertility issues, and an infographic examining the disparities in global birth rates.

Our Fertility in the Workplace initiative can help you implement such a policy and will also enable your staff and managers to understand the impact of infertility, what fertility treatment is really like so they will be able to support those around them.

Effective from the 1st April 2019, Herts Valleys clinical commissioning group (CCG) have decided to reinstate funding for one IVF cycle for eligible couples.

The Fertility Network UK is introducing The Patient Pledge to help all fertility clinics to support, and show their commitment to, the emotional wellbeing of their patients. The Patient Pledge is a Fertility Network created and endorsed mark of excellence which will confirm to patients that your clinic offers a high level of emotional support and help to further create confidence in fertility clinics.We are delighted to confirm that the below clinics have already made their commitment to provide exceptional emotional support to their patients at all stages of their journey by taking up The Patient Pledge.

We would love to hear your feedback and experience of the services that Fertility Network provide, as well as any suggestions for improvement

The screams of childbirth are loud. But the screams of frustration from not being able to have a child are just as loud. Yet they’re not being heard.1 in 6 couples in the UK experience the pain and devastation of infertility. But 98% of England’s NHS services and all of Wales and Northern Ireland unfairly ration IVF treatment. Producing millions of unheard screams.With your help, we’ll create the world’s longest scream for IVF and gain 100,000 signatures to force a debate in Parliament

On the 14th of January at 3pm, leading national patient charity Fertility Network presented its #Scream4IVF petition calling for fair access to NHS fertility treatment and an end to the IVF postcode lottery to Prime Minister Theresa May at 10 Downing Street, London.

Here are the results of the survey Fertility Network UK did with Channel 5 news for Fertility Week 2018. This was featured on the special documentary Fighting for A Family which was broadcast during Fertility Week.

It is based on 1,000 responses.

Hearing how others are dealing with fertility issues can help you to feel less isolated and can be a great source of support too. For Rachel and Leigh tests showed several issues between the two of them, read their story and others.

Get involved with Fertility Network UK and help us to continue to support all those who find it difficult to have the family they hope for.

We are much more than just a website, and our network of regional of staff are here to provide you with the support and information you need, when you need it.

Hearing how others have coped with the challenges of pregnancy and parenting after fertility issues can be a great source of support too. Jenny’s explains she is pleased her IVF failed, as it bought her amazing adopted son into her life, read her story and others