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Big Fat Negative: Tell us about your jourrrrney
I still remember the first time I expressed how I was feeling about infertility. I was on the 37 bus, heading to work and I was crying. I had been convinced I was pregnant - I was 10 days late, for goodness sake, and I definitely had a metallic taste…
Infertility and perinatal mental health
With support, care and understanding, Fertility Network's hope is that the experience of parenting for those following successful fertility treatment can finally be a positive one. Our guest blog for the Maternal Mental Health Alliance looks at infertility, its impact on perinatal mental health and best practice for support. https://maternalmentalhealthalliance.org/news/infertility-and-perinatal-mental-health/…
Fertility in the Workplace: Helping firms support staff on their fertility journey
Is your organisation doing all it can to support staff facing fertility struggles? There are more than 3.5 million people in the UK experiencing fertility problems, with the majority of them in employment, meaning staff within your organisation will be impacted.
Getting through Christmas when you’re trying to conceive
It’s always a difficult time of year for anyone experiencing fertility issues, but is there a way of getting through the festive season happily when it fills you with dread?
Fertility Network UK survey reveals the ‘heartbreaking’ impact of COVID on patients
‘It is a real possibility we won’t be able to have children now because of the delay.’
Over one-third of employees undergoing fertility treatment consider leaving their jobs, according to Fertility Network survey
Fertility Network UK, in conjunction with Fertifa, have released the results of a workplace survey which explores the impact of fertility challenges upon working life.
A complete postcode lottery: all of England’s CCGs ration access to NHS-funded fertility treatment
Fertility Network UK’s 2021 audit of England’s clinical commissioning groups released during National Fertility Awareness Week 1-5 November 2021
Have your say: please respond to the consultation on access to NHS-funded #fertility treatment from Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes CCG
Have your say: please respond to the consultation on access to NHS-funded #fertility treatment from Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes CCG; anyone can respond, not just those in the area. The CCG is considering reducing the 3 #IVF cycles it offers to just Luton residents & instead offering 1 IVF…
Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes clinical commissioning group (CCG) to hold a public consultation
The Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes clinical commissioning group (CCG) is to hold a public consultation on the number of IVF cycles it offers. At present, the recently merged CCG offers different levels of provision: in Luton, fertility patients can access 3 cycles, but in Milton Keynes and Bedfordshire, patients can…
Media volunteers needed
National Fertility Awareness Week 1-5 Nov 2021 is one month away and we need your help. We will be highlighting the following five themes during the week and we need people happy to share their experiences in these areas with the media (you can be anonymous). If you are able…
Questions needed for FertilityFairness webinar!
We need your help: National Fertility Awareness Week 1-5 November 2021 is just over one month away and we're pleased to announce we will be holding a series of free online webinars during the week. The first is looking at issues around Fertility Fairness - ensuring all clinically eligible fertility patients can…
Please support our London marathon runner – Craig McAllister!
A huge thank you to Craig McAllister who is training hard for this year's London marathon on the 3rd of October. After he and his wife experienced fertility struggles, including failed IVF, OHSS & an ectopic pregnancy, Craig is running the London marathon to raise funds for FNUK. You can…
Help Fertility Network and Fertifa shape the future of fertility support
Can you help Fertility Network and Fertifa shape the future of #fertility support in the workplace? If you have or are experiencing fertility issues, please complete the online, anonymous 5min survey here One lucky respondent will win a spa break voucher. Look out for the results during Fertility Week 1-5…
We need your help: how has the COVID pandemic impacted your fertility treatment and you?
How has the COVID pandemic impacted your fertility treatment and you? Please let us know by completing this brief online, anonymous survey before Friday 15 October 2021 at https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/fnukcovid The results will be shared during National Fertility Awareness Week 1-5 Nov 2021. If you are happy to share your experience…
We’re recruiting!
Come and join us! Fertility Network is recruiting for an England Coordinator. The role is home-based and part-time and involves liaising with the region's support groups, promoting the charity with hospitals and clinics, fundraising, and delivering events. For more info see https://fertilitynetworkuk.org/.../england-coordinator/
What you need to know about Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Webinar for PCOS Awareness Month Join us on Tuesday, 28th September at 6pm, for our PCOS Awareness Month webinar looking at what you need to know about polycystic ovary syndrome. The panellists will be Professor Adam Balen from Leeds Fertility, one of the UK’s leading experts in PCOS, and Grace…
Fertility Network and HIMFertility support for the Urological Health campaign
Fertility Network and HIMFertility are supporting the Urological Health campaign that launches on 20th September within the Guardian and online at Health Awareness via these links here and here Urological Health looks at urological conditions like male infertility, bladder incontinence, prostate cancer and more, and features insightful content from key thought leaders,…
Join us for National Fertility Awareness Week
Join us this 1-5 November 2021 and let’s raise our voices, change the conversation about fertility and ensure everyone who needs support receives it.
Storage limit could be increased from 10 to 55 years
FNUK welcomes news that the storage limit for frozen embryos, eggs and sperm is to be increased to 55 years
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