IVF for single women to be considered in NHS Scotland review - BBC News

The Scottish government's national review will consider extending eligibility for NHS-funded IVF.

Image source, Maeve MacKinnon Image caption, Maeve MacKinnon's daughter Màili was conceived by privately-funded IVF ByGeorgina Hayes and Andrew Picken BBC Scotland The Scottish government has launched a national review into whether IVF treatment on the NHS should be extended to single women. The review – which is due to release its findings next summer - will also consider whether greater access should be offered to couples who have children from previous relationships. Health Secretary Angela Constance said: "Access to NHS IVF treatment should be fair, timely and reflect the way…

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