Make NHS-funded IUI available to same-sex couples without private barriers

Rejected 12 signatures

What the petition asks

Ensure same-sex couples can access NHS-funded IUI on the same basis as heterosexual couples, without being required to self-fund and fail multiple private treatment cycles before becoming eligible for NHS fertility support.

Same-sex couples are currently required to pay for and fail up to six rounds of private IUI before qualifying for NHS treatment. One round can cost over £3,600, meaning costs exceed £22,000. This is unaffordable for many working-class couples and creates unfair discrimination based on sexuality and income. Wanting to start a family should not depend on wealth. Equal access to fertility treatment is essential for fairness and inclusion.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

There is a petition open on this topic, which you may wish to sign: Review guidance for funded IVF

Health is a devolved policy area, which means that this is something that the Scottish Government is responsible for.

The Scottish Parliament has its own Public Petitions Committee. If you'd like to send your petition to the Scottish Parliament, you can find out more here:

https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/committees/current-and-previous-committees/session-6-citizen-participation-and-public-petitions-committee

Timeline

31 Dec 2025	Petition opened for signatures
3 Feb 2026	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 12

Status Rejected

Rejected 3 Feb 2026

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