Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

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

Confirmed
Areas covered

Anglesey, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Gwynedd, Wrexham

Including neighbourhoods: Abergele, Bangor, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Buckley, Caernarfon, Colwyn Bay, Connah's Quay, Corwen, Denbigh, Flint, Holyhead, Holywell, Llandudno, Llangefni, Llangollen, Mold, Porthmadog, Prestatyn, Pwllheli, Rhyl, Ruthin, Shotton

A national Wales policy currently applies to all health boards.

Summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board currently funds 2 cycles of IVF for eligible patients. To qualify, you generally need to be aged 20–42, 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
2 Full
Age Range
20 – 42
BMI requirement
19 to 30
IUI cycles required before IVF
6
Smoking
Non-smoker required
Endometriosis
Standard
Children from previous relationships
One partner must have no living children (biological or adopted). Single women/men must have no living children.
Additional Notes
Welsh national policy managed by WHSSC. 2 full cycles for women under 40; 1 cycle for women 40-42 (if no previous IVF, no low ovarian reserve). A cycle includes 1 fresh and 1 frozen embryo transfer. Male partner must be 55 or under. Couples must cohabit 2+ years. 3+ previous IVF cycles (NHS or private) excludes further treatment. Same-sex/single people require 6 non-stimulated insemination cycles to demonstrate subfertility. No sterilisation (either partner).

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?

I think I may be eligible. What do I do now?I'm not sure I'm eligible, or I don't think I am