News

Here you will find all news articles for those facing the challenges of childlessness.

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Life Skills Programme – Northern Ireland

NEW - Starting in January for those who will remain childless by circumstance.

Make a difference to the postcode lottery

We are currently seeing a number of Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) in England cut funding for fertility treatment.

Coping with the challenges of Christmas

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

Coping with Christmas

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

Family Days in Northern Ireland

On Sunday 11th December, 9 ACeBabes children and their parents attended a fun activity evening including ten pin bowling and climbing at Dundonald Sports Complex.  Afterwards they got the opportunity to meet Santa in a specially adapted grotto in a party room.  It was an emotional reunion for the parents,…

Campaign for more Funding in Northern Ireland

Sharon Davidson met Gerry Carroll, MLA Black Mountain, Belfast and member of the Health Committee.

‘Unacceptable’ for fertility patients to be denied medical help

The patient perspective on NHS fertility cuts

IVF: the best and worst places to live 2016

Greater Manchester the best place to live in England for NHS fertility treatment;
Essex the worst; ‘unacceptable’ that CCGs do not offer NHS IVF, says Minister

Fertility Treatment Add Ons

The Panorama programme on 28th November 2016 raised concerns around the evidence behind the ‘add on treatments’ often offered to patients undergoing fertility treatment.

Fertility Treatment Abroad Survey

Why travel? We are currently working with Fertility Clinics Abroad (FCA) to examine the reasons why so many people travel outside the UK for IVF. Can you help by contributing? Fertility Clinics Abroad (www.fertilityclinicsabroad.com), a hub of impartial, expert advice for people seeking fertility treatment outside of the UK was…

Northern Ireland motion on IVF Treatment

Following a number of recent meetings with MLA’s a “No Named Day Motion” has been tabled to the  N. Ireland Executive: IVF Treatment That this Assembly recognises the anguish facing people who have difficulties conceiving children; further recognises that the Department of Health has endorsed the National Institute for Health…

Basildon & Brentwood cuts all NHS IVF

Essex IVF black spot as Basildon & Brentwood cuts all NHS IVF

NHS IVF victory in Bedfordshire welcomed

Positive news on NHS fertility funding in England as Bedfordshire clinical commissioning group decides to keep NHS IVF

Freezing and storing eggs – what you need to know

Egg freezing is relatively new, and to date few babies have been born in the UK using frozen eggs.

‘Think Positive’ Workshops in Northern Ireland

Are you trying for a baby, without success? Do you need professional help and support?

Freshers 2016 in Scotland

Once again we can report that Freshers 2016 was a roaring success and boy did we have some fun along the way

Campaign for funding in Northern Ireland

Fertility Network UK continues to campaign for greater access to NHS fertility treatment for the 1 in 6 couples in N. Ireland suffering infertility.

Protecting & nourishing your relationships, Derry

Donna McHugh, accredited psychotherapist and trainer with professional and personal interest in the area of infertility, will provide an interactive workshop on dealing with relationships with your partner, friends and family whilst undergoing the challenges of infertility. Come along to the Tiny Feet Support Group meeting on Wed 9 November…

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Fertility Network UK provides free and impartial support, advice, information and understanding for anyone affected by fertility issues. We are the nation’s leading patient-focused fertility charity and are here on a practical and emotional level whatever your experience of fertility issues to offer support services, information and access to a…

Survey on the Impact of Fertility Problems

                It’s National Fertility Awareness Week and leading patient charity Fertility Network UK is revealing the true picture of the impact of fertility struggles in its major new survey, as well as highlighting the real people behind fertility struggles with its #HiddenFaces campaign.…