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Online group for those pregnant following fertility treatment

The first meeting via Skype will take place on Monday 31st July at 7pm. This is an audio call only and will last approx 1 hour. Please email your Skyper username to Kate if you would like to join or please do email for more informaiton. Email: kate@fertilitynetworkuk.org

Swindon CCG slashes NHS IVF

Swindon CCG has cut the number of NHS IVF cycles it offers from 3 to 1 partial cycle, effective from 1 April 2017

ACeBabes Family Day (NI)

On Sunday 18 June a group of 13 ACeBabes children and their parents  met at Tullynewbank Horse Riding Stables in Glenavy for a pony riding lesson.  The 13 children aged between 4 and14 , all conceived via fertility treatment or joined their family via adoption, had a great time.  Initially…

Herts Valleys NHS IVF cuts

Herts Valleys CCG consulting on IVF cuts - please attend public meetings to save services

Bristol IVF centre closure damaging to patients – please respond

Bristol IVF centre to close from November 2017; have your say online before 30 June

Thank you CREATE Fertility

CREATE Fertility is the first clinic to contribute to Fertility Network UK's vital London regional organiser post

ACeBabes Mums Night Out

On Friday 16 June a group of 8 ACeBabes Mums met for a social night out in Belfast.  The group, who met at a local restaurant, valued the time to talk about their experiences of waiting years, in some cases, for their children and some talked about their wish to…

Facing Father’s Day

Too often, men’s thoughts and feelings about not being a father on this emotive day are overlooked.

N. Ireland Family Day planned for Sunday 18 June

On Sunday 18 June at 1.30pm a group of 12 ACeBabes children and their parents will meet at Tullynewbank Riding stables in Glenavy for a beginners Pony Trekking session.  Afterwards an indoor picnic is planned at the facility.  Children over 4 years old are able to participate in the pony…

New Online Groups England

Fertility Network UK has recently launched three new online support groups: A secondary infertility group:  We have a new group for parents who are experiencing fertility problems which will meet online once every other month. If you would like to join the group or to find out more about it,…

Volunteers’ Week is here!

Happy Volunteer’s Week to the outstanding Fertility Network volunteers we have the pleasure to work with. We have volunteers across the UK who kindly donate their time to support those with fertility issues in their local communities. Our volunteers provide peer support by running local support groups and our Main…

N.Ireland Co-ordinator working with Human Rights Commission

The N. Ireland Co-ordinator is working with legal representatives and the Human Rights Commission to challenge the inadequate NHS criteria for IVF fertility treatment for same sex couples. Fertility Network UK, on behalf of our Service Users, are keen to see movement in N. Ireland towards full implementation of the…

Scottish Fertility Options day a success!

Fertility Network Scotland were delighted to organise and host our annual Scottish Fertility Options day on Saturday 6th May 2017 in Glasgow. Information is vital no matter where you are on your journey and being informed will help you cope better with the ‘Fertility Rollercoaster’.  It brings people together who…

Fertility hope as scientists hail ‘world first’ in sperm selection

A new technique of identifying the best sperm for fertility treatment could ultimately improve success rates and develop new methods to help boost male fertility

Support for those in Northern Ireland

Hilary: NI Co-ordinator (Part-time) and Rachel: NI Support Co-ordinator (Part-time) In Northern Ireland we work across the country to provide help to people at all stages of their fertility journey. We aim to provide support and appropriate information to those considering their future fertility; those trying to become parents; those…

Gaps in UK fertility treatment push patients abroad

A joint survey between Fertility Clinics Abroad and Fertility Network UK reveals drivers for seeking IVF overseas

Thorns & Flowers: Infertility experiences of Black and Minority Ethnic Women

This project was carried out by an interdisciplinary team of female researchers at Cardiff and Aberystwyth and set out to explore the use of an arts & drawing workshop to understand the infertility experiences of Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) Women. The team are now pleased to announce that the booklet…

Cheshire CCGs slash NHS IVF

West, East and South Cheshire and Vale Royal CCGs have cut NHS IVF effective from 28 April. The cuts affect existing patients as well as new referrals.

Men: we need your help with our fertility survey

Too little is know about how men understand, experience and cope with fertility issues, you can change that by completing our online survey

Fertility Network UK responds to IVF industry investigation

We urge patients concerned about any of the issues raised in this investigation to contact the charity for support and advice