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At Herts & Essex Fertility Centre, we are proud to offer high-quality, NHS-funded fertility treatment to help you start or grow your family.
Established in 1989 and with over 35 years of experience in the field, our expert team of fertility specialists is committed to providing personalised and compassionate care using advanced techniques at our family-owned clinic where all your appointments will take place under one roof.
We currently hold contracts with these Integrated Care Boards (ICB) and offer NHS-funded fertility treatment in line with NICE guidelines.
We are in partnership with the following ICBs: Mid & South Essex, North Central London and North East London
How to Access NHS-Funded Fertility Treatment
NHS funding for fertility treatment is available to those who meet the eligibility criteria set by your local Integrated Care Board (ICB). Your ICB is based on the location of your GP rather than your home address.
If your GP is within an ICB that contracts with Herts & Essex Fertility Centre, you may be referred to us for NHS-funded fertility treatment.
Your GP or hospital consultant will assess your eligibility, based on physical assessment, blood tests, ultrasound scan, sperm test and medical history. If eligible, you will be provided with a choice of clinics for your treatment.
If you selected Herts and Essex Fertility Centre, a referral will be made to us (usually electronically so received immediately). You will be contacted to book a consultation appointment, usually available within 2-3 weeks. Your fertility treatment can begin within 6 weeks of receipt of the referral.
To check if your GP practice is included in your ICB, please click on the respective ICB map above.
Why Choose Herts & Essex Fertility Centre
INSPECTION RATING
5/5
PATIENT RATING
5/5 based on 338 ratings
IVF BIRTH RATE
Consistent with national average
What Fertility Treatments Are Available
Under NHS funding, we offer a comprehensive range of fertility treatments tailored to your needs, including:
In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF)- Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)
- Intrauterine insemination (IUI)
- IVF/ICSI with donor eggs
- IUI/IVF/ICSI with donor sperm
All treatments are carried out in our purpose-built facility, ensuring the highest standards of care throughout your journey.
What is the NHS Eligibility Criteria?
Eligibility for NHS-funded fertility treatment can vary depending on your local ICB. It’s important to check your specific ICB guidelines to understand your eligibility.
Some general factors that may affect eligibility include:
BMI (Body Mass Index)
Should be less than 30
Age
Typically for women aged 23-43 years of age
Duration of Trying to Conceive
Couples should have been trying to conceive naturally for a period of 1-2 years
Non-smokers:
Both partners should be non-smokers
How to Apply for IVF on the NHS
Your referral will be sent to us via your GP/referring consultant at a hospital, and we firstly need to process it to ensure you meet the eligibility criteria.
We will contact you to book a consultation appointment, usually within 2-4 weeks from when we received your referral.
During the consultation, the consultant will:
- Discuss your results
- Review your medical history and any previous tests
- Answer your questions
- Provide a personalised treatment plan designed to maximise your chance of success
You will meet with one of our Fertility Nurse Coordinators who will discuss your treatment/medication protocol, help you sign the consent forms to the treatment you are having and book your treatment dates in using your next menstrual cycle.
You will be asked to contact us on day 1 when your menstrual cycle has begun to bring you in for a baseline scan to start your fertility medication, which will last for approximately 2 weeks. You will then undertake your egg retrieval procedure under sedation. A fresh embryo transfer will happen either 3 or 5 days after the egg collection.
