Petition · past parliament · Department of Health and Social Care
Review access to IVF for people with a high BMI
Closed
2,293 signatures
What the petition asks
Many Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) are restricting access to IVF treatment on the basis of both the woman's and their partner's BMI. Using BMI is not a true measurement of health, and the Government should review access to IVF for people with a high BMI, to ensure fair access.
Over the last two years my partner and I have been trying to conceive. We both have our own problems and we were told we were eligible for IVF. The CCG rejected our application due to my partner's BMI. The NHS is meant to be a universal health service but these decisions are restricting access to IVF across the country, which can have an adverse affect on mental health.
Timeline
| 23 Aug 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 23 Feb 2022 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
2,293
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
23 Aug 2021
Closed
23 Feb 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.