Trying To Conceive

Men are half of the fertility equation, yet too little is know about how men understand, experience and cope with fertility issues. We need you to help change that by completing our online survey which we are conducting with researchers at Leeds Beckett University. http://surveys.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/snapwebhost/s.asp?k=149036964806   Please do share this…

Commenting on the Daily Mail investigation into the IVF industry and fertility clinics, Susan Seenan, chief executive of national patient organisation Fertility Network UK said: 'Anyone considering egg sharing or egg donation should have all the facts explained to them at the outset. There is a real risk when egg…

Three quarters of individuals receiving counselling for fertility problems say it is helpful in dealing with the associated high levels of psychological distress, suicidal feelings and relationship breakdown experienced yet only a minority (44 per cent) of people affected do receive counselling and the majority of these (54 per cent)…

Redditch & Bromsgrove, South Worcestershire and Wyre Forest clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) are consulting on cutting the number of NHS IVF cycles they offer from 2 to 1. If you want to stop this happening, please respond to the online survey before 12 April at https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/assisted_conception Details of the consultation…

Kingston CCG is consulting on cutting all NHS IVF; it currently provides 1 NHS-funded IVF cycle. To register your views about this, please complete the online survey at http://www.kingstonccg.nhs.uk/choosing%20wisely%20survey.pdf Further info about the proposed policy change can be found at http://www.kingstonccg.nhs.uk/7682%20EE%20Kingston%20CCG%20Brochure%20PROOF_5.pdf Details of public meetings where you can speak out about…

Fertility Network UK wholeheartedly welcomes the announcement from the Scottish Government that the number of available NHS-funded IVF cycles will be increased from two to three from 1 April 2017, for all new referrals who meet the eligibility criteria – creating the gold standard for national fertility services. Gwenda Burns,…

Mother’s Day can be one of the most difficult days of the year when you are not a mother – by circumstance not choice. It is hard to avoid the wall-to-wall celebration and commercialisation of motherhood: the adverts on TV, the cards in shops, the posts on social media; some…

When: 6 May 2017, 10am - 3pm Where: Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 2 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow #fertilityscotland2017 - Fertility Network Scotland are holding the Scottish Fertility Options Day to help more people gain access to fertility expertise and advice.  Finding help and information about fertility issues can be a daunting, that’s why…

Croydon clinical commissioning group is the fifth in England to decommission NHS IVF (excluding exceptional clinical circumstances) - ignoring the results of a public consultation. Sarah Norcross, co-chair of campaign group Fertility Fairness said: ‘This is shocking news and will be devastating for those unable to have a baby without…

Croydon clinical commissioning group (CCG) has announced it will no longer fund NHS fertility services (apart from in unspecified exceptional clinical circumstances); the decision is effective from 14 March. The news came despite overwhelmingly public support to keep the 1 NHS IVF cycle Croydon offered - 77% of respondents to Croydon's consultation…

  Commenting on the news that Peterborough and Cambridgeshire clinical commissioning group is considering removing its NHS fertility services, Susan Seenan, chief executive of leading patient fertility charity Fertility Network UK and co-chair of campaign group Fertility Fairness said:  'Cambridgeshire and Peterborough clinical commissioning group (CCG) is failing fertility patients;…

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough clinical commissioning group (CCG) is consulting on cutting NHS IVF completely; it currently offers 1 NHS-funded IVF cycle. One of the key ways to stop this is to register your views with the CCG - and to tell your MP; details of how to contact your MP…

Both Richmond and Croydon CCG are consulting on proposals to cut funding for fertility treatment. If you want to have your say on these proposals, you can respond to the consultation and also go along to the open meetings. Richmond are holding a public meeting on 27th February and Croydon…

Patient day of action 25 March 2017 Make a difference: Fertility Network UK patient day of action Saturday 25 March 2017 Email, post and tweet #IVFx3  #TellyourMP #Therighttotry On Saturday 25 March 2017, Fertility Network UK is asking everyone affected by the unfair rationing of NHS fertility services to take…

Wirral clinical commissioning group is to reduce the number of NHS IVF cycles it provides from 3 to 2 and will also introduce new restrictions regarding access to NHS fertility services. These include: using restrictions around body mass index (BMI) and the smoking status of both partners; the eligibility threshold for IVF for…

Fancy something different for Valentine's Night? Join the Pants Project for a night of live music, pink champagne and canapes to raise funds and awareness for those facing fertility problems. The Pants Project will be auctioning underwear, jewellery and lots more with the proceeds going to help support people with…

When looking for help with fertility issues it can be a daunting task trying to find information. The aim of The Fertility Show is to provide a place where people can get the information and advice they need, all in one place in a safe and discreet environment.  With up…

Susan Seenan, chief executive of Fertility Network UK said: ‘Undergoing IVF is an incredibly stressful and lengthy process. Hospital appointments are numerous and acutely time-sensitive. Consequently, being able to access a local, convenient hospital is of incredible importance and can help to alleviate the stress caused by travelling long distances…

Ipswich and East Suffolk CCG is to continue to provide two NHS-funded IVF cycles after incredible feedback from the public. Its consultation on whether to cut the 2 IVF cycles it offers to 1 or 0 resulted in more than 1400 pieces of feedback from the public. Susan Seenan, chief executive…

Speaking at last week's House of Commons debate on equitable provision of NHS fertility services in England, Nicola Blackwood, Minister for Public Health made the following points. Infertility is a serious condition. The distress infertility causes cannot be overstated. Infertility has a powerful impact on those affected. It is therefore…