{"id":1514,"date":"2022-10-31T14:03:59","date_gmt":"2022-10-31T14:03:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.accessfertility.com\/pt\/?p=1514"},"modified":"2023-02-28T11:14:13","modified_gmt":"2023-02-28T11:14:13","slug":"refused-nhs-ivf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.accessfertility.com\/pt\/refused-nhs-ivf\/","title":{"rendered":"Refused NHS IVF \u2013 What next?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

IVF treatment is truly a wonder of medical advancement. Unfortunately, NHS fertility treatment, including IVF, is not available to everyone. Right now, the criteria are tight and availability for funded IVF is limited. It is because of these limitations that many find themselves being refused NHS IVF. When that happens, it can be a real blow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For some people, it can feel like the end of the road, in terms of their fertility treatment options. Here, we take a look at what you can do next, if you\u2019re refused IVF treatment on the NHS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What do you do when you\u2019ve been refused IVF?<\/strong>
Firstly, take a breath. Being refused NHS IVF can be a blow. It is important to take a minute and let yourself adjust to that decision before you decide on your next steps. Here at Access Fertility, we have worked with countless patients who have come to us after being refused NHS IVF. We have seen the disappointment, hurt and upset that follows that particular door being closed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We spoke to Emma, a patient at Access Fertility about her experience:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey explained that I wasn\u2019t eligible for that treatment on the NHS, because my husband already had a daughter from another relationship. We were so angry at the situation, we fought tooth and nail to try and get further help. This involved visiting multiple doctors, writing to our MP, and approaching our CCG. Each time, the door was slammed in our face. Even our families got involved trying to get some support, but ultimately, we were refused NHS IVF treatment.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

After taking a moment to absorb and reflect on what has happened, there may be other options you want to explore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reasons you might have been refused IVF via the NHS<\/strong>
There are many reasons that a woman might be refused IVF via the NHS. Often it comes down to the very tight rules within your area. NICE set the guidelines to decide who should be eligible for funded treatment. Then, the individual NHS integrated care boards (ICBs) have the final say in your local area. Many patients have reported that they find the ICBs rulings to be stricter than the NICE ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ICB criteria may include criteria which look at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n