The Fertility Alliance

13/08/2026

If you live in the South West and are navigating infertility, IVF, donor conception, or any other fertility challenge, join us for a friendly, supportive online meeting where you can connect with others who truly understand.

Whether you want to share your experiences or simply listen, you'll be welcomed in a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space.

📅 Thursday 20th August
🕢 7:30pm
💻 Online

If you'd like to join us, please email:
📧 [email protected]

💙 You are not alone.

11/08/2026

💙Join our upcoming East of England support group. 💙

💚 East of England Support Group
🗓️ Sunday 23rd August | 🕢 7:30pm

Our groups are free to attend and are facilitated by trained volunteers who understand the challenges of fertility journeys.

If you'd like to join any of these groups, simply email:

📧 [email protected]

Together, we're building a community where no one has to face fertility challenges alone. 💙

11/08/2026

💙 A little reminder… nominations are open!

Do you know a fertility professional who made a real difference to your experience?

The Clare Lewis-Jones Award for Outstanding Patient Care in Fertility celebrates those who go above and beyond to provide compassionate, patient-centred care.

📧 Nominate by emailing [email protected] with “Patient Excellence Award” in the subject line and tell us why they deserve to be recognised.

The winner will be announced at Fertility 2027 💙

07/08/2026

Can you help?

BBC Look East are looking for a couple to share their story.

They’d like to speak to a couple who have undergone fertility treatment where male-factor infertility was part of their diagnosis.

By sharing your experience, you could help encourage others to seek support earlier.

If you’re interested, please email: [email protected]

06/08/2026

💛 HIM Fertility Group Meeting
Tonight, 8PM

Join us for a supportive space where men can share experiences, ask questions, and connect with others navigating fertility challenges.

📧 To join, email [email protected] to receive your meeting link.

Together, we’re building understanding, breaking stigma, and supporting every path to parenthood.

04/08/2026

We’re pleased to support the Academy of Medical Sciences’ campaign on health misinformation.

Everyone deserves access to trusted, evidence-based fertility information to help them make informed decisions about their health and care 💙

“Our polling with explores how people in the UK experience & respond to health misinformation.

The findings reveal a striking disconnect: while many see health misinformation as a serious issue, far fewer believe they could be misled.”

➡️ bit.ly/4fM3S3J

31/07/2026

💙 Fertility challenges are… feeling like you don't fit in. 💙

Sometimes fertility challenges can make it feel like you're standing on the outside looking in.

When conversations revolve around pregnancy announcements, baby showers, or family milestones, it's easy to feel as though you no longer belong. You may find yourself withdrawing from friends, avoiding social events, or wondering where you fit anymore.

If this resonates with you, please know these feelings are more common than many people realise, and they are valid.

Our community is a safe place where you can connect with people who truly understand, without judgement or the need to explain.

💙 You are seen.
💙 You are valued.
💙 You belong here.

If fertility challenges have left you feeling isolated, reach out. Together, we can make sure no one faces fertility challenges alone.

📧 [email protected]
Website: www.thefertilityalliance.org.uk

29/07/2026

💛 Black Women Fertility Support Group

Our Black Women Support Group provides a safe, supportive and understanding space to connect with others who share similar experiences. Whether you're trying to conceive, undergoing fertility treatment, exploring your options, or simply looking for people who understand.

you're very welcome to join us.

🗓 Tuesday 19th August
🕖 7:00pm
💻 Online

Together we'll share experiences, offer support, and build a community where every voice is heard.

If you'd like to join us, please email:

[email protected]

💙 You are not alone.

28/07/2026

IMPACTED BY FERTILITY MISINFORMATION?

Can you help, let us know today

📺 Channel 4 News is looking to interview someone who has experienced fertility misinformation firsthand.

Have you:

Been given inaccurate information about fertility?

Seen misleading advice on social media?

Delayed treatment or made decisions based on misinformation?

Been affected by myths or false claims about fertility?

Your experience could help raise awareness and improve understanding for others.

📧 If you're willing to speak with Channel 4 News, please email:

[email protected]

Together we can challenge misinformation and improve access to accurate, evidence-based fertility information.

27/07/2026

Many people are talking about the birth rate crisis but access to IVF is being quietly decimated.

The Independent has highlighted growing inequality in NHS‑funded fertility treatment across England, featuring contributions from The Fertility Alliance, (PET), and (BFS).

Our Chief Executive, Gwenda Burns, said:

“Whether you can access treatment, what provision you’ll receive and under what conditions is fundamentally inequitable.”

"The number of cycles is crucial because, although it might sound obvious, the more cycles someone has, the higher the chance overall that they will have a baby. Clinically, multiple cycles increase the overall chance of a live birth. Reducing from three to one dramatically lowers the cumulative probability of success."

NICE fertility guidance should be implemented consistently across England. Evidence‑based recommendations exist to ensure fair, safe and effective care yet too many people still face postcode‑dependent criteria and limited access.

Together with our partners, we’ll keep campaigning for equitable and acceptable access to fertility treatment across the UK so no one faces fertility challenges alone.

📖 Read the full article via the link in our bio.

https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/ivf-nhs-england-fertility-treatment-uk-birth-rate-b3020992.html

In the past year alone, five areas have slashed NHS fertility treatment or cut eligibility criteria. This World IVF Day, Helen Coffey takes a deep dive into a severely unjust area of medicine that sees thousands of people priced out of having children at a time when it’s never been more vital