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First UK Baby Born After Deceased Donor Womb Transplant
An Historic First Bringing New Hope: First UK Baby Born After Deceased Donor Womb Transplant In a London maternity theatre late last year, a baby’s first cry marked a moment that will be remembered in British medical history. For the first time in the United Kingdom, a baby has been…
When Surviving Cancer is Not the End of the Fight: Mollie’s Story
At 24 years old, Mollie was diagnosed with stage 4 diffuse large B cell lymphoma. Over the months that followed, she underwent more than 800 hours of intensive chemotherapy and spent over 150 days in hospital. The treatment saved her life. Because of the urgency and severity of her illness,…
IVF Access in England: New Data Highlights Continued Inequality in NHS Fertility Treatment
Recent data on NHS fertility care has revealed significant variation in access to IVF treatment across England. The findings show that a large proportion of NHS commissioning areas continue to fund only one cycle of IVF, despite national guidance recommending that eligible patients should receive up to three full cycles.…
The Fertility Network UK Announces New Partnership with Proceive®
Fertility Network UK is delighted to announce a new partnership with Proceive®, a leading fertility nutrition brand committed to supporting individuals and couples through every stage of their conception journey. Proceive® is proud to partner with Fertility Network in supporting people as they navigate the often complex and emotional path…
Vida Fertility Institute Signs Up to the FNUK Patient Promise
Fertility Network UK is pleased to announce that Vida Fertility Institute, with clinics in Madrid, Alicante and San Sebastian, has signed up to the FNUK Patient Promise. The FNUK Patient Promise recognises clinics that are committed to delivering high standards of patient-centred fertility care, built on transparency, compassion and clear…
HFEA Completes Update to “Choose a Fertility Clinic” Tool
The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) has completed an important update to its “Choose a Fertility Clinic” service. The update brings full verified clinic data up to December 2024 live on the HFEA website. This update allows people exploring fertility treatment to access comprehensive and up to date information…
FNUK Launches “Step Into Hope” to Support Those on a Fertility Journey
This January, Fertility Network UK (FNUK) is encouraging people to make small, positive changes to support their fertility journey through the “Step Into Hope” campaign. The initiative is designed to help participants start the year in a healthy and mindful way while also providing an opportunity to fundraise for FNUK’s…
Around one child in every classroom is now born from IVF, says fertility regulator
As fertility rates fall, a new HFEA report shows that fertility treatment is helping more people in the UK have babies. Almost 21,000 babies were born from IVF in 2023, which accounts for 1 in 32 UK births and around one child in every classroom. The data shows that births from…
Have Your Say; Proposed changes to fertility treatment policies in Cheshire and Merseyside
Consultation launched on proposed changes to fertility treatment policies in Cheshire and Merseyside What is happening? NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board (ICB) has launched a six-week public consultation on proposed changes to local fertility treatment policies, running from 3 June – 15 July 2025. Currently, there are…
Diane Arnold Volunteer Excellence Award
Fertility Network UK launches the Diane Arnold Volunteer Excellence Award to commemorate the passing of our friend and colleague.
Fertility Network UK partners with TFP Fertility on innovative male fertility project
Fertility Network UK partners with TFP Fertility on innovative male fertility project National charity Fertility Network UK is delighted to announce an innovative partnership with leading fertility clinic TFP Fertility to increase awareness of male fertility and support for men on a fertility journey. Sharon Martin, interim chief executive Fertility…
Fertility in the Workplace; The case for employer action
Essex Cricket has gone beyond the boundary to raise awareness of the trauma of infertility. It has become one of the first organisations in the county to embrace the Fertility in the Workplace (FiTW) initiative and is keen to start the conversation with its community.
HFEA FAMILY FORMATIONS IN FERTILITY TREATMENT 2022 REPORT
More single patients and female same-sex couples are having fertility treatment but disparities in access remain, says regulator
Infertility-related trauma is more common than previously recognised
Infertility-related trauma is more common than previously recognised, according to data published today by national charity Fertility Network UK, at the start of Fertility Week 2024.
Fertility in the Workplace launches Clinic Pledge
Bourn Hall, in partnership with FNUK, pioneers initiative to help patients juggle work and fertility treatment Employees struggling with fertility challenges often express concerns that treatment could impact their career prospects and affect their productivity at work. To help juggle workplace commitments alongside medical appointments, Fertility Network UK is encouraging…
Fertility Network UK appoints Interim CEO
The board of trustees at Fertility Network UK are thrilled to appoint Sharon Martin as Interim CEO. Sharon has been Head of Grants and Business Development at Fertility Network UK for seven years and has supported the charity in forging crucial relationships with external partners to help drive the mission…
We’re heading to The Fertility Show!
We are delighted to announce we will be at @thefertilityshow, taking place on 18th – 19th May at Olympia London 🙌 Come and meet the FNUK team and get the support you need on your route to parenthood. Join expert talks, interviews and panels with the world’s leading fertility experts, plus…
World’s first IVF clinic Bourn Hall partners with national charity Fertility Network UK to help more employers implement ‘fertility fairness’ in their workplace
The world’s first IVF clinic, Bourn Hall, is joining forces with the UK’s national fertility charity, Fertility Network UK, on their Fertility in the Workplace (FiTW) initiative, which helps firms support staff experiencing fertility struggles. “One in six people have difficulties conceiving, and all are of working age. Infertility impacts…
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Celebrating 20 years of Fertility Network UK
For the last two decades, Fertility Network UK is proud to have provided crucial support and information to thousands of people as they navigate their fertility journeys.
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