Question 1

How many IVF clinics are there in the UK?

Accepted Answer

There are 109 HFEA-licensed fertility clinics in the UK that offer treatment (excluding satellite and storage-only facilities). Of these, 87 offer NHS-funded treatment and 101 offer private treatment. London has the highest concentration with 34 clinics.

Question 2

How do I choose an IVF clinic?

Accepted Answer

Key factors include HFEA success rates for your age group, whether the clinic offers NHS funding, the treatments available (IVF, ICSI, egg freezing, PGT-A), location and travel distance, cost transparency, and patient reviews. The HFEA publishes success rates for every licensed clinic — always check these before choosing.

Question 3

Can I choose which NHS IVF clinic I go to?

Accepted Answer

If your ICB funds NHS IVF, you usually have a choice of HFEA-licensed clinics that hold an NHS contract in your area. Your GP or fertility consultant can advise which clinics accept NHS referrals from your ICB. Some ICBs restrict the choice to specific contracted clinics.

IVF Clinics UK — Find HFEA-Licensed Fertility Clinics

London

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Cardiff

Birmingham

Nottingham

Glasgow

Leeds

Sheffield

Manchester

Liverpool

Leicester

Cambridge

Bristol

Edinburgh

Dundee

Newcastle upon Tyne

Middlesbrough

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Shrewsbury

Derby

Brighton

Oxford

Guildford

Bath

Exeter

Plymouth

Southampton

Salisbury