Bedfordshire, Luton And Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board

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

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Summary

Bedfordshire, Luton And Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board currently funds 1 cycle of IVF for eligible patients. To qualify, you generally need to be aged 23–42, 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
23 – 42
BMI requirement
19 to 30
IUI cycles required before IVF
6
Smoking
Non-smoker required
Endometriosis
Priority access
Children from previous relationships
No living children from current or previous relationships to either partner, including adopted children.
Additional Notes
One full cycle includes a maximum of 4 embryo transfers. Excludes patients with >2 previous self-funded cycles. Shared motherhood is accommodated for same-sex female couples. [ICSI: One full cycle includes a maximum of 4 embryo transfers. Excludes patients with >2 previous self-funded cycles.]

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.

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