News
Here you will find all news articles for those facing the challenges of childlessness.
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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.…
Glasgow #Fertility Cycle
We are hoping some of you will get involved during National Fertility Awareness Week (NFAW). In Scotland we are holding a Fertility Cycle, static bike challenge in Glasgow Central Station on Wednesday 2nd November from 8am – 4pm. You can get involved in so many ways; jump on a bike…
London #Fertility Cycle
With National Fertility Awareness Week (NFAW) just around the corner a London Fertility Cycle – Static Bike Challenge has been organised which will take place between 10am and 4pm on Friday 4th November in West Kensington. I would like to thank Saatchi & Saatchi Wellness (http://www.saatchiwellness.com/) for providing a venue…
#HiddenFaces
#HiddenFaces: revealing the real people behind fertility struggles Fertility Network UK is revealing the true picture of fertility struggles – fertility’s #HiddenFaces. Our #HiddenFaces campaign uncovers the real people behind fertility struggles – shining a spotlight on untold fertility stories and overturning commonly-held fertility myths. A major new national survey…
New peer support group in Wales
A new Fertility Network support group will launch during National Fertility Awareness Week in Gorseinon. The first meeting will take place on Wednesday 2nd November 2016 at 6.30pm.This monthly support group will meet on the first Wednesday of every month at the same time and in the same venue and is…
Fertility Options Wales Information Day
Are you looking to get some of your fertility questions answered? Where? Pierhead Building, Cardiff Bay When? Saturday 19th November - 10.30am to 4pm Join us for this free event, sponsored by Darren Millar AM, which will bring together fertility clinics, practitioners and support agencies from all over the UK and…
Have you wondered about how to tell your child about their conception?
If you've ever worried about what you are going to tell your child and how about their conception, you may find this article written by a seventeen year old who was an IVF baby interesting. Parents are often worried that children may be treated differently - or that it may…
Baby screening to be expanded
The screening carried out through the heel prick test is to be extended across England to cover more genetic diseases. At the moment, babies are screened for a number of conditions including cystic fibrosis and sickle cell disease but four more genetic diseases will be included from now onwards too.…
Funding your fertility treatment
We are often asked whether there are any organisations that offer help with the financial cost of fertility treatment, or whether Fertility Network UK is able to offer financial support to those who are going to have to pay for their own treatment. We'd love to be able to help people…
What legacy can the childless leave?
This is an interesting article about childlessness and the desire to leave some kind of legacy to the world - read the article here