NHS are now funding 2 cycles of IVF for couples in North Yorkshire - AMAZING!
How did I find out?
TFM contacted me on Facebook asking if I could give them a call regarding IVF treatment, having already spoken to the press several times I thought this was another interview regarding lack of funding so what I heard next was totally unexpected!
Sophie (TFM news reporter) proceeded to tell me that the CCG's have reviewed the IVF funding and that they have agreed to fund 2 cycles to couples in North Yorkshire - of course, I was in total shock!
Within 2 hours they were here, interviewing me and today I have been part of their news story!
Follow these links to read the full stories :
http://www.hambletonrichmondshireandwhitbyccg.nhs.uk/news/post/commissioning-of-ivf-fertility-treatment-approved-by-governing-body
http://www.harrogateadvertiser.co.uk/news/ivf-heartbreak-could-be-over-for-harrogate-couples-1-6539818
http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/main-topics/general-news/nhs-to-lift-ban-on-ivf-treatment-in-north-yorkshire-1-6537523
http://www.tfmradio.com/news/local/free-ivf-returns-to-north-yorkshire/
So of course people are now asking 'what next?'
One day at a time, let's see what happens, lots of people to talk to and discuss things with. Because of our personal health issues we would need to fund around £1000 per cycle ourselves (the money we have already raised) but this is fantastic news for us and for all the other couples who desperately want a family. Let's hope all other counties follow suit.
Great news, just in time for my birthday :)
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