That this House notes with concern the postcode lottery of access to NHS-funded IVF and fertility services; recognises that in much of the country couples are entitled to just one round of IVF, while in other areas they can receive up to three; is alarmed that eligibility rules can vary significantly between Integrated Care Boards, with some patients denied treatment due to historical circumstances such as a partner having adult children from a previous relationship; believes this undermines the founding principles of the NHS and shatters the hopes and family lives of many couples; further believes that people should be able to expect high-quality fertility treatment wherever they live; and calls on the Government to take urgent steps to end this postcode inequality and ensure fair, compassionate, and consistent access to life-changing reproductive health services.
Signatories (33)
- Helen Maguire Sponsor
- Jess Brown-Fuller
- Mr Will Forster
- Sarah Dyke
- Lisa Smart
- Mr Angus MacDonald
- Wera Hobhouse
- Jon Trickett
- Jim Shannon
- Mr Lee Dillon
- Steve Darling
- Mr Joshua Reynolds
- Adam Dance
- Shockat Adam
- Claire Young
- David Chadwick
- Christine Jardine
- Freddie van Mierlo
- Helen Morgan
- Clive Jones
- Siân Berry
- Adrian Ramsay
- Tristan Osborne
- Andrew George
- Dr Ellie Chowns
- Manuela Perteghella
- Vikki Slade
- Liz Jarvis
- Tom Gordon
- Tom Morrison
- Zöe Franklin
- Carla Denyer
- Dr Al Pinkerton