Birmingham And Solihull Integrated Care Board

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

Under Review
Areas covered

Birmingham, Solihull

Including neighbourhoods: Acocks Green, Bournville, Edgbaston, Erdington, Hall Green, Handsworth, Harborne, Hodge Hill, Kings Heath, Ladywood, Moseley, Northfield, Perry Barr, Selly Oak, Small Heath, Sparkbrook, Sutton Coldfield, Yardley

Summary

Birmingham And Solihull 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
1 full cycle includes up to 4 embryo transfers (1 fresh, 3 frozen). Shared motherhood accommodated. Previous sterilisation excludes. Male BMI must be <35.

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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