Every November, the fertility community comes together to put the focus firmly on fertility. Fertility Week seeks to change perceptions, provide support and raise funds for everyone struggling with fertility issues.
Not being able to have the family you yearn for can be a traumatic and incredibly isolating experience. Far too often people struggle in silence with fertility issues but together – sharing stories and experiences – we can change perceptions, provide support and raise funds to help others. We are stronger together.
Fertility Week is a chance to challenge the taboos and myths around infertility and raise awareness of the devastating physical, emotional and social impact fertility problems wreak.
Fertility Week 2025 will be
Monday 3 – Friday 7 November
Make a date in your diary and join us to raise awareness challenge perceptions and do some fundraising too!
This year our theme is Every Voice, Every Journey.
We believe every person deserves to be heard and supported. This Fertility Week diverse voices are valued and every fertility journey is supported. Join us as we share stories, resources and stand together so that every voice and every journey is heard.
Daily Themes
- Monday: Every Voice
- Tuesday: Every Journey
- Wednesday: Every Workplace
- Thursday: Every Community
- Friday: Every Person
- Saturday: Swim for Him – HIMfertility Fundraiser
Monday – EVERY VOICE
We begin the week by highlighting the importance of every voice in fertility care. Monday features a webinar from the HFEA exploring how changing families and evolving technologies are shaping fertility support. We will hear from one of our Patrons and Trustees, who will share their hopes for the week and the importance of valuing Every Voice, Every Journey in supporting the FNUK community.
Tuesday – EVERY JOURNEY
Tuesday is all about the personal journeys people take through fertility care. Expect engaging conversations, including a Q&A with actress Diona Doherty, sharing her insights and experiences. We may also explore stories about different treatments and other aspects of health and lifestyle that impact fertility, highlighting the diverse paths people take in their fertility journeys.
Wednesday – EVERY WORKPLACE
Wednesday focuses on the intersection of fertility and professional life. Reels and stories from Workplace Ambassadors will offer insight into the challenges of navigating fertility journeys while managing a career, providing inspiration and practical advice for those balancing both worlds. We are also offering the chance to join an amazing live wellbeing session with the wonderful Dusha Radosavljevic.
Thursday – EVERY COMMUNITY
Thursday celebrates the role of community and support networks in fertility care. Hear from the South Asian and Black communities who will highlight their experiences. The day also features an informative webinars focused on LGBTQ+ fertility and parenthood.
Friday – EVERY PEOPLE
The week concludes by shining a light on access and equality in fertility care. Friday will share important insights about the link between disability and fertility access, emphasizing the need for inclusive approaches that ensure everyone’s journey is valued and supported. There will also be a webinar hosted by HIMfertility and TFP Fertility Clinic, providing expert insights and guidance, as well as Everything you need to know about a Solo Fertility Journey with Guy’s and St. Thomas’
MORE: See below for our fabulous HIMfertility fundraising swim with USWIM on Saturday 8th November.
Click the links below to sign up for the live events:
Find our recorded events each day on Fertility Network YouTube
Get Involved!
There are 3.5 million people in the UK dealing with fertility issues. The Fertility Network is here to support them, but we can’t do it without your help.
Simply get a group of people together, enjoy some tea and cakes and have fun with our exclusive activities – including the Fertili-Tea Quiz, the Great Fertili-Tea Bake-Off and our fun Pin the Sperm on the Egg game. All while raising vital funds for Fertility Network UK!
Fertility Network | Will you hold a Fertili-Tea? | Fertility Network (fertilitynetworkuk.org)
Take on our ‘One Step at a Time’ fundraising challenge this NFAW and support the one in six of us who will face a personal fertility challenge. Commit to walking 10,000 steps a day for the whole week and every penny you raise will help Fertility Network to be there to make sure no one has to face this challenge alone.
Walk the walk so we can talk the talk.
One Step at a Time Challenge | Fertility Network (fertilitynetworkuk.org),
Swim For HIM – The Big Sperm Swim
Making Waves for Male Fertility
📍 Dock 9, Salford Quays
🗓 Saturday 8th November | 11:00am – 1:00pm
Take the Plunge
Join us for an invigorating cold-water dip at Dock 9 to help break the stigma around male infertility. The event includes onsite health checks and awareness sessions to educate the public on the emotional and physical impact of male factor fertility issues.
We’re raising vital funds for Fertility Network UK’s HIM Fertility campaign – a support group empowering men experiencing fertility challenges, whether personally or as part of a couple.
Who Can Take Part
Participants need to be able to swim and feel confident out of their depth. Not up for a full swim? No problem, we’ll have a shorter 250m course supported by water safety for dippers.
Your Impact
Every pound raised goes directly to:
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Expanding HIM Fertility’s peer support network
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Developing educational resources
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Running events and webinars tailored for men
Together, we can expand support, raise awareness and make waves for male fertility.
How to Get Involved
https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/swimforhim
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Fertility Network UK (@fertilitynetworkuk) • Instagram photos and videos
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