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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

Let down: lack of support for fertility patients before, during and after treatment

Counselling for fertility problems can be a life saver yet only a minority of people affected do receive counselling and the majority of these have to fund some of it themselves

Worcestershire plans to cuts NHS IVF

Redditch & Bromsgrove, South Worcestershire and Wyre Forest plan to cut NHS IVF - please complete online survey by 12 April to stop this

Kingston CCG consults on cutting all NHS IVF

Please complete the online survey to stop Kingston CCG decommissioning NHS IVF

Gold standard: Scotland the first country to provide 3 NHS-funded IVF cycles for all eligible couples

In Scotland, 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

The most difficult day of the year?

This Sunday is a day to be avoided for many struggling with fertility issues. Here are some thoughts to help you through Mother's Day

Scottish Fertility Options Day – A Route Forward

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 5th CCG to decommission NHS IVF; completely disregards public opinion

Fertility Network encourages everyone affected by Croydon CCG's cuts to join our day of action on March 25

Croydon decommissions NHS IVF

Croydon is stopping NHS IVF - despite overwhelmingly public opposition

Fertility Network UK urges patient action to overturn Peterborough and Cambridgeshire health bosses plans to cut NHS IVF

Media Statement: Fertility Network UK
Released: 14 March 2017