Petition · Department of Health and Social Care
Review IVF guidelines for women whose partner already has a child
Closed
97 signatures
What the petition asks
Review guidelines and criteria for women who are facing fertility issues to access IVF treatment on the NHS regardless of if their partner has a child from a previous relationship. We believe all women should have the chance to become a mother to a biological child.
We consider that some women are being told they can’t receive NHS IVF treatment because their partner has a child from a previous relationship. We believe this is making women facing fertility issues feel punished. We think women should not be denied NHS IVF if they have a fertility issue regardless of partners previous child/children. We are concerned that the impact this may have on women struggling to conceive is immense and, in our view, it should not be taken lightly.
Timeline
| 9 Apr 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 9 Oct 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
97
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
9 Apr 2025
Closed
9 Oct 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 13 Aug 2026.