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The news follows changes to the eligibility criteria. It means that couples with children in the home – but where one partner does not have a biological child – will be eligible for IVF access. In addition, the number of available cycles on the NHS will increase from two to three.
Work is now underway to establish a sustainable implementation plan. This includes working with boards to outline timescales for the introduction of criteria changes.
Public Health Minister Aileen Campbell said: "For couples who are struggling to conceive it can be a very difficult time. IVF treatment can provide an opportunity to help them have that longed-for baby.
"We want to make sure that access to treatment on the NHS is as fair as it possibly can be – giving more people the opportunity to conceive. Over the last four years we have invested around £18 million to reduce IVF waiting times and improve the outcomes for patients undergoing this treatment.
"I'm delighted to be able to announce that we will begin work to change the eligibility criteria for IVF and expand access for more families across Scotland. Scotland already leads the way on IVF access and rights in the UK, and these changes will ensure Scotland's provision is as fair and generous as possible."
The Scottish Government has said it will accept all recommendations in the report from the National Infertility Group, except the recommendation to remove eligibility for couples where the women is aged between 40 and 42. The existing criteria in this area will remain.
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Scotland To Expand IVF Access
Scotland's Minister for Public Health, Aileen Campbell, has announced that couples will soon be able to have increased access to IVF services on the NHS.The news follows changes to the eligibility criteria. It means that couples with children in the home – but where one partner does not have a biological child – will be eligible for IVF access. In addition, the number of available cycles on the NHS will increase from two to three.
Work is now underway to establish a sustainable implementation plan. This includes working with boards to outline timescales for the introduction of criteria changes.
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Public Health Minister Aileen Campbell said: "For couples who are struggling to conceive it can be a very difficult time. IVF treatment can provide an opportunity to help them have that longed-for baby.
"We want to make sure that access to treatment on the NHS is as fair as it possibly can be – giving more people the opportunity to conceive. Over the last four years we have invested around £18 million to reduce IVF waiting times and improve the outcomes for patients undergoing this treatment.
"I'm delighted to be able to announce that we will begin work to change the eligibility criteria for IVF and expand access for more families across Scotland. Scotland already leads the way on IVF access and rights in the UK, and these changes will ensure Scotland's provision is as fair and generous as possible."
The Scottish Government has said it will accept all recommendations in the report from the National Infertility Group, except the recommendation to remove eligibility for couples where the women is aged between 40 and 42. The existing criteria in this area will remain.
(JP)
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