#FertilityinMind
Join us in raising awareness and supporting #FertilityinMind during this year’s Fertility Week
4 – 8 November 2024
There are 3.5 million people in the UK facing fertility issues, and our aim is to make sure everyone on a fertility journey, whatever stage they’re at, has the support and information they need.
For Fertility Week, FNUK is focussing on the impact fertility issues have on mental health and wellbeing. We are raising awareness about this and highlighting how we all have a part to play in supporting people on their fertility journey and helping them to look after their mental wellbeing.
That’s why this year’s theme is #FertilityinMind. We want to hear from you about your experiences, the support you need, and how we can work together on mental health and wellbeing.
Fertility Week: raising awareness, signposting support, and fundraising for our cause.
#FertilityinMind – What’s On
During Fertility Awareness Week, we will be looking at the impact of fertility issues on mental health and wellbeing and providing information, support, and events for the following communities:
Monday 4th November – Infertility and trauma survey
At the start of Fertility Week, we will be releasing our major new survey looking at the prevalence of experiences of trauma among fertility patients and what can be done to improve support for infertility-related trauma. The survey of nearly 900 patients is in collaboration with the British Infertility Counselling Association (BICA) and researchers at Cardiff University, Cardiff Metropolitan University and Queen’s University Belfast.
If you have experience of infertility-related trauma and are able to share your story with the media in order to help raise awareness of this issue, please email media@fertilitynetworkuk.org with brief details of your experience, noting where you live and the best way to contact you.
Tuesday 5th November – Ethnic Minorities Communities.
Ethnic Minorities Communities: An Intro to Emotional First Aid Kit
Join us for an introduction to coping strategies for supporting your emotional health at any stage of your fertility journey. In this online webinar for people from ethnic minority communities, Coach and Emotional Freedom Practitioner – Pamella Onoriode will share her unique approach for reducing stress and emotional distress, at anytime, anywhere or any place.
Register here
Register here
Wednesday 6th November – LGBTQ+
Many LGBTQ+ people will access fertility treatment to have their family. However, we know that access to funding is not equal and many LGBTQ+ people have to fund their treatment themselves. Join us as we shine a light on the negative impacts this can have on the mental health of LGBTQ+ across the UK.
We will be sharing patient testimonials, LGBTQ+ webinar recordings, current campaigns, and information on NHS entitlement as an LGBTQ+ person where you live. The day will culminate in a free online webinar where we will be joined by LGBTQ+ people and organisations talking through their different experiences of accessing fertility treatment; the impact of funding and treatment on their mental health; and why fertility justice for this population is needed.
Find out more here
Thursday 7th November – Fertility in the Workplace
As part of our Fertility in Mind campaign, we invite you to a special lunch break webinar for women in the workplace who are navigating fertility challenges. In just one hour, learn practical, effective techniques to balance your body and mind during this demanding time.
Take a moment to prioritise your well-being and gain valuable tools to support your fertility journey.
Find out more here
Friday 8th November
More To Life
More To Life is for those who are childless by circumstance, not by choice. There will be a pre-recorded videos from Jessica Hepburn and Caroline Stafford discussing the impact of being CNBC and managing mental wellbeing in these difficult circumstances. There will be quotes and videos from volunteers throughout the day too!
HIMfertility
Join us in celebrating National Fertility Week with the #MaleFertilityInMind campaign!
Pre-recorded video: A Man’s Guide to Surviving the World of Fertility
Focusing on how to manage the challenges associated with all things fertility, keeping within our theme for this year’s National Fertility Awareness Week of ‘FertilityinMind’. We will be discussing the emotional impact it has on men, the impact it can have on relationships, self-worth, juggling work and a fertility journey and/or treatment. Gain insights from our speakers and hints and tips of what men can do to help them survive and navigate through their own fertility journey.
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, get some tea and cakes, play the exclusive Fertili-Tea Quiz and raise some money for Fertility Network!
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),
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