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Fertility Network UK Patient Survey
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CCG inefficiencies ‘blocking’ access to IVF
Exclusive to HSJ Data shows 13 clinical commissioning groups spent at least £4,000 per IVF cycle, while six spent £2,000 or less Fertility charity says “financial inefficiences” blocking access to IVF at time when access is at historic low NHS England to introduce non-mandatory benchmark prices to help CCGs obtain…
Things that matter are hard: a review of “Instant Family“
There is a moment about a third of the way into the new film Instant Family that felt as though someone had recorded my conversation in private and played it out to a cinema full of people. It was funny, awful, upsetting but utterly real all at the same time…
Fertility Network launches Fertility in the Workplace initiative to support employers and employees
Speaking at the launch of Fertility Network’s Fertility in the Workplace initiative, chief executive Aileen Feeney said: ‘Fertility treatment is on the increase with approaching 68,000 treatment cycles carried out every year in the UK and 1 in 6 couples (3.5 million people) affected, yet the majority of employers do not have…
Fresh hope for fertility patients in South Norfolk
South Norfolk CCG to reinstate NHS IVF from 1 April 2019 Sarah Norcross, co-chair of campaign group Fertility Fairness, said: ‘The news that South Norfolk clinical commissioning group (CCG) is reinstating NHS IVF from 1 April 2019 will give immense hope to fertility patients in South Norfolk. Clinically eligible women…
What to do with unused fertility medicines
Your IVF treatment cycle is over and you’ve got leftover fertility drugs. What can you do with these unused fertility medications? You may not want to see them go to waste, especially if you had to pay for these very expensive medicines yourself, but is it okay to donate or…
Tickets are now on sale for The Fertility Show Manchester!
Returning to Manchester for 2019, visitors to The Fertility Show will have unparalleled access to the greatest minds in fertility including a diverse range of exhibitors, speakers and support groups. Listen to panels of experts at the Let’s Talk Fertility stage and join an informative seminar. The unique seminar programme…
Fertility Network responds to HFEA state of fertility sector report and national patient survey
Commenting on the HFEA’s state of the fertility sector report and patient survey, Aileen Feeney, chief executive of patient-focused charity Fertility Network, said: ‘Fertility Network is pleased to have supported the HFEA in the development of the new National Fertility Patient Survey, and that their plans provide a focus on…
Thank you to everyone who signed our Scream4IVF petition – we have reached 100,000 signatures
Fresh hope for childless couples as Fertility Network’s #Scream4IVF petition passes 100,000 signatures mark for a Parliamentary debate
Coping with Christmas
Is there a best way to face the festive season when it fills you with dread? Here are some tips.
Have your say on the future of fertility treatment at NHS West Kent Clinical CCG
With a growing gap between the money available to pay for NHS care and the costs the NHS faces, NHS West Kent Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is considering reducing the number of cycles of IVF that would be funded by the NHS. This would enable more investment in other health…
Lost Embryos survey
A student from the University of Sussex creating a book which expresses the feelings of women who are struggling to conceive and the feelings of loss that they get when their period starts. It would be very helpful if you could give in your words, how these things make you…
Have your say on fertility services in West Kent
With a growing gap between the money available to pay for NHS care and the costs the NHS faces, NHS West Kent Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is considering reducing the number of cycles of IVF that would be funded by the NHS. This would enable more investment in other health…
The worst five words you can say to a couple experiencing infertility
'Why can't you just adopt?' It is a phrase that is repeatedly aimed at one of society's most isolated and misunderstood groups: those facing infertility. Time and again we hear those words, as though a magic formula has been found to sweep away years of trying, treatment and heartache. If only…
The Long Road to Baby BBC Radio Podcast
A post-IVF exploration into the alternative ways to become parents.
Fertility Fairness Audit
Male BMI and age, and other arbitrary criteria should not be used to ration access to NHS fertility services, says Fertility Fairness
Fertility survey: your help needed
Can you help: if you are struggling to become parents, please spare 5 min to fill in this online fertility survey
Bury cuts NHS IVF
Bury CCG is cutting the number of IVF cycles it offers from 3 to just 1 for new patients, effective from 1 October 2018
#YouAreNotAlone Fertility Week 2nd – 5th November 2020
Raising awareness, and supporting our community
Join the rally! #Scream4IVF
The screams of childbirth are loud. But the screams of frustration from not being able to have a child are just as loud. Yet they’re not being heard.