Julian Welcomes Success for IVF Campaign
December 5, 2014
Julian has cautiously welcomed yesterday’s news that IVF will be made available on the NHS in York, saying:
“I am delighted to hear that the Vale of York CCG have finally voted to offer one cycle of IVF free on the NHS. I know from the many constituents who’ve contacted me on this issue how much it will mean to so many couples across York. At the same time, my sympathies remain with those who have been denied treatment and have either paid thousands of pounds for it or who are now past the eligible age criteria.
“Following their u-turn on the previous announcements, I must be honest and say that I am treating today’s news with some caution and I will refrain from properly welcoming it until I know that my constituents are actually benefitting. This is an issue which I’ve been campaigning on for some time, hosting meetings with the Fertility Fairness group and making several representations to the CCG, so it’s disappointing that it’s taken them this long to come to their senses. We must also not forget that the one cycle being offered today falls foul of the three cycles the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence recommends. But nevertheless I am pleased with today’s news and I sincerely hope it will be a positive step towards greater fertility fairness across the Country.”
