News

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

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Medway CCG considering cutting NHS IVF

Please complete online survey here to stop these cuts happening

Help save 3 IVF cycles in Bury

Bury is potentially considering cuts to NHS IVF - help stop this happening.

Understanding Fertility

Raconteur - Understanding Fertility special report 2018 as published in The Times, 24th April 2018

#makeIVFfair

Fertility Network UK supports Steve McCabe MP’s bill to equalise IVF treatment in the UK

Help shape future fertility research

If you have experience of fertility treatment please complete three 15-minute surveys online

Good news: Trafford retains NHS IVF

Trafford CCG commits to continue funding 1 NHS IVF cycle

Rhythm of Hope Retreat

Following the Rhythm of Hope retreat early in 2018, one of our supporters kindly wrote about her experience so that others have an opportunity to hear what the day is like. "For those of us who have never attended a retreat day for childfree couples by circumstance this is a…

Trafford plans to cut all NHS IVF

Respond to Trafford's plans to remove NHS IVF before 27 March 2018

Shattering myths about IVF, fertility and age

Fertility Network UK responds to the HFEA’s Fertility Trends report 2016

Reproductive and gynaecological health campaign: Fertility Network with Mediaplanet

Read exclusive content from key thought leaders and learn more about reproductive and gynaecological health.

Beyond the Comfort Zone. Refinding yourself after fertility treatment.

My name’s Fi and I don’t have children. Over the years, this statement has produced so many different feelings. There was relief up until my mid 20s when I was in the carefree stage of finding out who I was and deciding what I wanted to do when I grew…

Bath and North East Somerset restrict access to NHS IVF

Male obesity and female age new NHS IVF access criteria in Bath & North East Somerset

The most difficult day of the year

Mother's Day is so hard when you're struggling with fertility problems; here are some thoughts on how to get through it

Win 10 pairs of tickets for The Fertility Show in Manchester 24-25 March

To win, simply post a comment on our Facebook competition post

Stork Belfast Fertility Group meeting – cancelled

The 'Stork' Fertility Group that was scheduled to meet in Belfast tonight has been cancelled due to extreme weather conditions. The meeting will be rearranged - for more information please email: Hilary@fertilitynetworkuk.org

Volunteer Friendly award in the North Lanarkshire

Fertility Network Scotland have achieved the Volunteer Friendly award in the North Lanarkshire area. This award recognises groups who ensure volunteers are always involved in covering a range of topics e.g. understanding volunteers, volunteer diversity, equal opportunities and recruitment, volunteer support and celebrating volunteer contributions and impact. Fertility Network Scotland…

Want to be on our Scotland Management Committee?

Fertility Network Scotland are seeking new members for its Scotland Management Committee.  Applications are welcome from any person with an interest or experience in the sector. These are voluntary positions.  Members of the committee are unpaid but reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed.  There are approximately 4 meetings per year,…

I lost my fertility through cancer treatment.

Fertility Network media volunteer Ruth gives her view on scientists growing human eggs in the lab.

Human eggs grown for first time in lab

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Southend slashes NHS IVF; Essex the UK’s IVF black spot

Southend has cut the number of NHS IVF cycles it offers from 2 to just 1 partial cycle and removed NHS IVF for women over 40