Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire And Berkshire West Integrated Care Board

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

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Summary

Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire And Berkshire West Integrated Care Board currently funds 1 cycle of IVF for eligible patients. To qualify, you generally need to be under 34, have a BMI between 19 and 29.9, have no living children from any relationship. Both partners must be non-smokers.

IVF/ICSI

NHS-funded cycles
1 Full
Age Range
Up to 34
BMI requirement
19 to 29.9
IUI cycles required before IVF
6
Smoking
Non-smoker required
Endometriosis
Standard
Children from previous relationships
No living child from current or previous relationships (including adopted children)
Additional Notes
Max 1 NHS cycle. Previous self-funded allowed if <=2 fresh cycles. Sterilisation excludes eligibility. 12 cycles of AI (at least 6 IUI) required for those using AI.

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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