NHS fertility funding
Unlock your local IVF pathway.
Funding rules change by area. Sometimes by the mile.
We turn complex local policies into clear, readable criteria,
so you can navigate your IVF journey with confidence.
- Updated for 2026
- Real health-board policies
- Patient-first summaries
Begin with your home or GP postcode
How Pathway to Parenthood works
Three steps from postcode to eligibility, without drowning in policies.
- 01
Share your postcode
We use your GP catchment to identify the health board whose published policy may apply.
- 02
Review your pathway
See funded cycles, age ranges, and key criteria side by side, written for patients rather than commissioners.
- 03
Confirm with your team
Use linked source documents and speak to your GP or clinic to confirm what you might be eligible for.
Three ways to explore funding
Pick the route that fits. Each one connects back to the same trusted policy summaries.
Your postcode, your policy
See which NHS fertility funding rules apply to you, including the ICB policy documents behind them.
OpenThe funding map
Explore how IVF access varies across the UK and where policy boundaries fall on the ground.
OpenPolicy in plain English
Age limits, cycles, and eligibility criteria summarised clearly so you know what to verify next.
OpenPrefer to explore visually?
Open the interactive map to compare regions and jump into a health board when you are ready.