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IVF: NHS couples 'face social rationing'

In July 2018 we reported on varying availability of IVF treatment across the UK. As part of the story we made a heatmap in QGIS using ONS shapefiles and data from the campaign group Fertility Fairness showing how many cycles of IVF are provided by each clinical commissioning group area. The map shows a strong regional distribution.

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Interviews and quotes

  • Spokesperson, NHS England
  • Aileen Feeney, chief executive, Fertility Network UK
  • Sarah Dean, IVF patient
  • Spokesperson, Department of Health and Social Care

Visualisation and video

  • Video: "Sarah Dean was told she was not eligible for IVF on the NHS as her husband has children from a previous relationship"
  • Donut chart: CCGs by IVF policies - "8 out of 10 NHS providers no not offer IVT if either partner has a living child"
  • Video: "Happy Birthday IVF: Five things you might not know"
  • Infographic: IVF: Costs and chance of success
  • Map: How many cycles of IVF does the NHS offer where you live?