Bath And North East Somerset, Swindon And Wiltshire Integrated Care Board

England. NHS-funded fertility treatment guidance and eligibility criteria.

Under Review
Areas covered

Bath, North East Somerset, Swindon, Wiltshire

Summary

Bath And North East Somerset, Swindon And Wiltshire Integrated Care Board currently funds 1 cycle of IVF for eligible patients. To qualify, you generally need to be aged 25–39, have a BMI between 19 and 30, have no living children from any relationship. Both partners must be non-smokers.

IVF/ICSI

NHS-funded cycles
1 Full
Age Range
25 – 39
BMI requirement
19 to 30
IUI cycles required before IVF
12
Smoking
Non-smoker required
Endometriosis
Standard
Children from previous relationships
Neither partner may have a living child from their current or previous relationships (including adopted children).
Additional Notes
1 full cycle includes max 1 fresh and 1 frozen transfer. Ineligible if 3+ previous cycles. Same-sex couples/single women must complete 12 AI/IUI cycles before IVF. Alcohol must be within DoH guidelines. No sterilization reversal.

Funding varies by postcode

NHS IVF funding varies significantly across the UK. Depending on which health board your GP is registered with, you may be entitled to a different number of cycles — or different criteria may apply. If you haven't already, it's worth exploring the map to understand the full picture.

See the funding map

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