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Hertfordshire & West Essex ICB Fertility Under Review – Have Your Say!

Hertfordshire & West Essex ICB is carrying out a review of its policy on specialist fertility treatment.  All policies need review from time to time and this particular one was due for a review in 2022. An extension was agreed to September 2023 which is why we are now seeking…

Frimley ICB will be changing its policy on access to NHS-funded fertility treatment for female same-sex couples

Fertility Network congratulates @whatwegandidnext for their tenacity & courage in challenging this unfair policy... they've done an incredible job of raising awareness of the terrible financial hurdle female same-sex couples face when they're hoping to start a family. Frimley Integrated Care Board hasn't said yet how it is going to…

Update on proposed Welsh fertility policy changes

The Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee (WHSSC) has provided an update on its proposed changes to fertility treatment in Wales. Thank you to everyone who responded to the consultation earlier this year. The WHSSC is now in the process of considering all the responses and comments it received, and this…

Update on the proposed changes to fertility treatment in Wales

Update from Llais Cymru on the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee (WHSSC) proposed changes to fertility treatment in Wales

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Hope & female choice at heart of Fertility Trends report, but concerns about falling NHS IVF

Hope and female choice are at the heart of a striking Fertility Trends 2021 report, but too many fertility patients are paying for their own medical care; says UK’s national fertility charity, Fertility Network UK, in response to the HFEA’s 2021 Fertility Trends report

Fertility Network UK appoints interim chief executive

Dr Catherine Hill appointed as new interim chief exec of Fertility Network UK

The Fertility Show is back 20-21 May 2023

Tickets for the show are on sale now.

Tips for coping with Mother’s Day

Mother's Day can be one of the toughest days of the year when you're struggling with infertility. Here are some tips to help you get through the day.

Good news: NHS fertility treatment in Essex to be reinstated

NHS fertility treatment will be reinstated for patients in Mid-Essex and Basildon & Brentwood and access improved in other parts of Essex.

Coping with Christmas

Is there a best way to face the festive season when it fills you with dread? Here are some tips.

Access to NHS IVF in Bristol to change

Who can access NHS-funded fertility treatment in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire is changing.

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 survey reveals the emotional, financial and career impact of infertility and fertility treatment.

A Scottish success story

#FertilityFairness

Fertility treatment is painful, exhausting and upsetting, adding financial pressure to this stressful time is grossly unfair, says Sarah, 34, who was able to access three full IVF cycles because she lives in Scotland.