Proposed Changes to Assisted Conception Policy (IVF)

Closed 28 Feb 2014

Opened 27 Jan 2014

Contact

Hamira Sultan

0121 255 0863

hamira.sultan@nhs.net

Feedback updated 24 Jul 2015

We asked

When people living in Birmingham, Solihull, and the Black Country have problems with fertility, their local Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) fund infertility treatment services (such as IVF) to help women become pregnant.  At present, each CCG has their own policy on infertility treatment and this means services vary according to where people live. Six CCGs across Birmingham, Solihull and Black Country wish to provide services that are consistent across the area, and are equally accessible to people experiencing fertility problems, with the aim of maximising their chances of becoming pregnant. As a result, we are proposing one policy across Birmingham, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall and Wolverhampton for the provision of infertility treatment.  

You said

Unfortunately no one responded to this consultation.

We did

This consultation formed part of a larger project and filtered into decisions made and recommendations for changes to take place.

Overview

When people living in Birmingham, Solihull, and the Black Country have problems with fertility, their local Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) fund infertility treatment services (such as IVF) to help women become pregnant. 

At present, each CCG has their own policy on infertility treatment and this means services vary according to where people live. Six CCGs across Birmingham, Solihull and Black Country wish to provide services that are consistent across the area, and are equally accessible to people experiencing fertility problems, with the aim of maximising their chances of becoming pregnant. As a result, we are proposing one policy across Birmingham, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall and Wolverhampton for the provision of infertility treatment.

 

Why your views matter

We are proposing one policy across Birmingham, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall and Wolverhampton for the provision of infertility treatment which are equally accessible to people experiencing fertility problems, with the aim of maximising their chances of becoming pregnant.
 
We are particularly interested in your views on the following:
 
•How you feel about offering the same service across Birmingham, Solihull, and the Black Country
 
 
•What you think about eligibility criteria for accessing NHS-funded infertility treatment (including age for both men and women, their health, previous fertility treatment and already having living children)
 
 
•What you think about the number of cycles of treatment we can offer, given the knowledge that limited financial resources may mean the services will need to be prioritised for those with the highest chance of success.
 
 
There are different ways you can get in touch with us:
 
You can give us your views by completing this online survey
 
You can get in touch us via twitter @BSC_CCG and/ or use the hashtag #westmidsivf
 
You can also contact Carol Watson or Hamira Sultan: telephone 0121 255 0863
 

What happens next

We will be collating views and feedback after the 28th February, to help us develop our policy on infertility treatment.

Areas

  • CITY-WIDE

Audiences

  • Women
  • Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender people
  • Patients
  • Men
  • Public Sector Bodies
  • Faith groups
  • Community groups
  • Voluntary Organisations
  • Service user groups

Interests

  • Health Services