#Fighting4Fertility
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 the stage they’re at, has the support and information they need.
Join us, amplify our voice and let’s together
- change perceptions
- signpost support
- and do some fundraising
WHAT’S ON DURING THE WEEK
Monday 31 October #FertilityFairness
Infertility is a recognised disease, yet the majority of UK fertility patients are forced to pay for medical treatment because access to NHS-funded fertility treatment is unfairly rationed. Only Scotland offers the recommended 3 full IVF cycles. Read our new survey on the state of the sector, join our free online webinar with leading experts, and tell us what needs to change and how you are affected.
Tuesday 1 November #FertilityInTheWorkplace
Shockingly, fertility treatment is not recognised by the majority of employers as necessary medical treatment and there is no legal right to time off work for fertility appointments. We are calling for employers to recognise fertility treatment as a clinical necessity and to provide appropriate medical leave. Join our free online webinar and tell us how you have been, or are, affected. Let’s make change happen.
Wednesday 2 November #HIMfertility
Male factor fertility problems are the most common reason for a couple to seek fertility treatment, yet far too often men’s fertility is not tested in the first stages of a couple seeking medical help, leading to unnecessary delays and distress. We are calling for men’s fertility to be tested in a timely manner at the same time as a woman’s fertility is explored. Join us for a free online seminar assessing what needs to change and highlighting men’s experiences.
Thursday 3 November #FertilityEd
Fertility education is now part of the secondary school curriculum but what is taught is still too limited. We are calling for comprehensive fertility education for teenagers and young adults so they understand fertility isn’t a guarantee, how age and lifestyle impact fertility, and appreciate the limits of fertility treatments, including IVF and egg freezing. Join us for a free online webinar asking what needs to be included in high school fertility ed and hearing how a lack of fertility knowledge impacts lives.
Friday 4 November #TalkFertility
Infertility can be a lonely experience: too many people struggle in silence when talking about what you are facing can make a big difference. We signpost the help that is available, including our regional and specialty online groups and highlight your experiences. Hearing how others have coped with their fertility journey can be extraordinarily helpful.
GET INVOLVED DURING THE WEEK
We want to hear from you. Your voices are so important in raising awareness of what fertility struggles are like. If you are happy to share your story during the week, anonymously or not, please contact our communications manager, Catherine, with brief details of your situation and how best to contact you. Email Catherine at media@fertilitynetworkuk.org
Please tweet and post on social media during the week, use the hashtags #Fighting4Fertility #NFAW and the relevant daily hashtags.
HELP US FuNDRAISE
Get #Fit4Fertility with us during November 2022
The challenge is to complete four #5KFridays during November – running, walking, cycling or swimming, whatever works for you. The first #5KFriday is Friday 4 November.
Contact sharon@fertilitynetworkuk.org for more info.
HOLD A FERTILI-TEA AND FUNDRAISE FOR US
Brew like you’ve never brewed before. Everything seems better after a cup of tea, so we’re asking patients, the public and fertility clinics to host a Fertili-Tea, selling tea and maybe fertility-themed cakes to friends, family and colleagues. Contact sharon@fertilitynetworkuk.org for more info.
