Who are Fertility Network UK?

27/01/2022 22 min Temporada 1
Who are Fertility Network UK?

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Susan Seenan, CEO of Infertility Network UK explains what the charity offers people who are going through infertility treatment or just embarking on their fertility journey.About Susan:Susan Seenan is Chief Executive of the patient charity Infertility Network UK – the only national charity in the UK which supports anyone experiencing fertility issues.  Having experienced first-hand the rollercoaster of infertility and treatment, she understands completely what it’s like to discover that having a family is not as always that simple, and passionately believes that eligibility for NHS fertility treatment should not depend on postcode.  A strong advocate of emotional support and counseling for everyone struggling to conceive, her mission is to change the conversation and get people talking about fertility issues, help promote a better understanding of the options which exist, and highlight the extent and impact that infertility can have on people’s lives.Items mentioned in this podcast:What the Infertility Network offers:Freephone lineAccess to regional and national support groupsAct as a go-between for local authorities and links to associated bodiesEvents In this podcast you will learn:Infertility is NOT your faultNICE criteria for eligibility for fertility treatmentHow you can lobby your local CCGTemplates for letters to send to your MPThe Fertility Fairness network   Follow on Twitter @infertilityNUKWhy is infertility a taboo topic? We hope that National Fertility Awareness Week will help change this #nfawuk... http://t.co/GIc75eUqq9— Infertility Network (@infertilityNUK) September 12, 2014