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Scottish End to Postcode Lottery
15 May 13
The Scottish Government today approved the recommendations of the National Infertility Group, albeit with some modifications, and signalled an end to the postcode lottery of NHS fertility treatment in Scotland....
IVF single embryo transfer performs well...
14 May 13
IVF single embryo transfer performs well in birth rate study: The transfer of one pre-screened embryo during IVF leads to birth rates equivalent to transferring two unscreened embryos, indicates new research from the USA. ...
Tribute to Professor Robert Edwards
11 Apr 13
A tribute from Chief Executive Clare Lewis-Jones...
Professor Sir Robert Edwards Dies
10 Apr 13
Prof Sir Robert Edwards, who pioneered the development of IVF with Dr Patrick Steptoe, died this morning...
Complete Fertility Centre Southampton now has a satellite centre in Portsmouth
7 Mar 13
A new relationship has been formed between the Complete Fertility Centre Southampton and the Portsmouth Fertility Centre based at Queen Alexandra Hospital. ...
Ground-breaking fertility service to open at Neath Port Talbot Hospital costing £1.7 million
6 Mar 13
HEALTH chiefs are preparing to unveil a ground-breaking new service at Neath Port Talbot Hospital....
IVF for over-40s in East Lancashire to be reviewed
4 Mar 13
HEALTH bosses will look at offering free infertility treatment for women aged 40....
Expanding IVF services 'not a priority' say CCG leaders
1 Mar 13
CCG leaders are unlikely to implement NICE’s new guidance on expanding access to IVF treatment, due to cost constraints,Pulse (magazine)has found....
Royal College of Nurses supports new NICE Guideline
26 Feb 13
Dr Peter Carter, Chief Executive & General Secretary of the RCN said: “The publication of this updated Nice Fertility Guideline is a positive step which should make sure professionals and patients have the latest information about the best available infertility treatments....
The fertility struggle is being caused by having babies later in life
26 Feb 13
Trying for a little bundle of joy is leading to misery for an increasing number of wannabe parents....
More on New NICE Guideline
21 Feb 13
Some updated articles on the new NICE Guideline...
Commissioning Factsheet
21 Feb 13
New factsheet produced to help the new Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) commission infertility services...
New NICE Guideline Published Today
20 Feb 13
NICE has today published an updated guideline on fertility treatment...
Latest figures show the number of IVF treatments continue to rise
1 Feb 13
New figures just released in a report by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) show that the number of IVF treatment cycles continues to rise...
Primary Care Trusts Liaison Project 2009-2012
28 Jan 13
Infertility Network UK Primary Care Trusts Liaison Project 2009-2012. Final Report on Findings April 2011 - October 12...
Fathers are getting older
28 Jan 13
Older fathers are no longer unusual. ...
Decision on the outcome of the consultation on the transfer of HFEA and HTA functions
25 Jan 13
Today the Government announced its response to its consultation about the future of the Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority (HFEA) and the Human Tissue Authority (HTA). ...
Edinburgh fruit fly study links 'huddle' gene to infertility
25 Jan 13
Scientists have identified a gene which they claim could help solve the problem of infertility in humans....
IVF increases risk of blood clots during pregnancy, say scientists
21 Jan 13
Women who conceive using IVF are at a higher risk of lethal blood clots during pregnancy, a study has found....
Could YOU get IVF on the NHS?
9 Jan 13
Feature on fertility treatment: the latest facts and statistics, plus find out if you're eligible to receive it free on the NHS....
UK Infertility charity launches campaign to end the secrecy surrounding baby problems
7 Jan 13
THE top boss of the UK’s leading infertility charity called for the secrecy surrounding baby problems......
Belfast breakthrough offers hope to infertile couples
14 Nov 12
A scientific breakthrough at Queen's University Belfast offers fresh hope to millions of couples suffering from unexplained infertility....