Shropshire, Telford And Wrekin Integrated Care Board

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

Under Review
Areas covered

Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin

Including neighbourhoods: Bridgnorth, Church Stretton, Dawley, Ludlow, Madeley, Market Drayton, Much Wenlock, Newport, Oakengates, Oswestry, Shrewsbury, Wellington, Wem, Whitchurch

Summary

Shropshire, Telford And Wrekin Integrated Care Board currently funds 1 cycle of IVF for eligible patients. To qualify, you generally need to be aged 18–39, 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
18 – 39
BMI requirement
19 to 30
IUI cycles required before IVF
6
Smoking
Non-smoker required
Endometriosis
Standard
Children from previous relationships
Couples must not have a living or adopted child from their current or any previous relationships.
Additional Notes
Previous IVF treatment (however funded) precludes eligibility. Same-sex couples must self-fund 6 IUI cycles to demonstrate infertility. Previous sterilisation precludes eligibility.

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

What next?

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