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IVF: LGBT+ People

Asked by Mike MartinLiberal DemocratDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 24 April 2025UIN 45312

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has a planned timetable for removing self-funded artificial insemination for same sex couples before they can access NHS-funded in vitro fertilisation.

Answered by Karin Smyth

In the light of broader pressures on the National Health Service and on-going changes within NHS England, we have been looking again at achievable ambitions to improve access to fertility services and fairness for all affected couples. Ministers will be considering advice on fertility treatment for same sex couples soon.

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