Your pathway to NHS-funded fertility treatment
Discover what fertility funding your local NHS area offers in seconds. Free, and totally independent.
Based on official NHS health board policies — updated regularly
How it works
Three simple steps to find your funding
Enter your postcode
Type in your postcode or search for your GP practice to find your local Integrated Care Board.
See your local policy
We show you the NHS fertility funding policy for your area, including eligibility criteria and number of cycles.
Understand your options
Compare policies across the country and understand what funding you may be entitled to on the NHS.
Official NHS data
Updated regularly
UK-wide coverage
Independent & transparent
Funding rules change by area.
Sometimes by the mile.
Access to NHS-funded fertility treatment depends on where you live. This postcode lottery means that identical couples receive vastly different levels of support depending on their local health board.
We believe everyone deserves to understand their options. Pathway to Parenthood makes it simple to find out what funding is available in your area.
Explore visually
Curious how funding varies across the UK?
Our interactive map lets you see fertility funding policies at a glance — compare regions, spot patterns, and find your area without typing a thing.
View the funding map
FAQ
Common questions
Everything you need to know about NHS fertility funding and how our service works.
Yes, completely. Pathway to Parenthood is a free, independent resource. We do not charge for access to funding information and we have no commercial relationship with any fertility clinic or pharmaceutical company.
Our data is sourced directly from official health board policy documents and Freedom of Information requests. We cross-reference multiple sources and update regularly, but we always recommend confirming details with your GP or local health board.
A health board is the NHS organisation responsible for planning and funding healthcare services in your area, including fertility treatment. Each region of the UK has its own health board with its own fertility funding policy.
We review and update policy data regularly, and whenever a health board publishes a new or revised fertility policy. Major policy changes are reflected as quickly as possible after publication.
Yes. Pathway to Parenthood covers NHS fertility funding policies across the UK, including England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Each nation has different health board structures and funding arrangements.
Ready to find your funding?
Enter your postcode below and we'll show you exactly what NHS fertility funding is available in your area.