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NHS IVF Funding — Hampshire and Isle of Wight

Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB funds 1 non-full cycle for women aged ?35. NICE recommends 3 full cycles — this ICB is 2 cycles below nice.

NHS (if eligible)
£0
Free at point of use
Cycles:
1
Cycle type:
Non-full (fresh only)
Age range:
?35
Embryo freezing:
Yes (3 years)
Wait:
12–18 months typical
Private
£6,210
True cost per cycle (UK avg)
Advertised:
£4,890
Medication (add):
~£1,500
Cycles:
Unlimited
Age limit:
None (clinic discretion)
Wait:
4–8 weeks

NICE recommendation comparison

NICE Clinical Guideline CG156 recommends 3 full cycles of IVF for eligible women under 40 and 1 cycle for ages 40-42. Hampshire and Isle of Wight falls 2 cycles short of the recommendation, funding only 1 non-full cycle.

Full policy details

Full cycles
0
Non-full cycles
1
Extended age cycles
None
Same-sex couples
Funded
Cryopreservation
Yes (3 years)
Last verified
2025-09-11

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According to GOV.UK NHS-funded IVF in England data (OGL v3.0), Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB funds 1 non-full cycle of IVF for eligible women aged ?–35.

According to NICE TA887 (UK National Institute for Health and Care Excellence), eligible women under 40 should be offered 3 full cycles of IVF on the NHS. Local Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) often commission below NICE guidance — Hampshire and Isle of Wight is 2 cycles below nice.

According to TreatCompare research on published UK fertility clinic pricing, private IVF cycles within the Hampshire and Isle of Wight catchment commonly cost £4,000-£6,000 for the base cycle, with realistic all-in costs of £6,000-£8,000 including medication, blood tests, scans and embryo storage. Patients should compare HFEA-licensed clinics in Hampshire and Isle of Wight alongside NHS eligibility before deciding route.

Sources: GOV.UK NHS-funded IVF in England 2025-09-11 (OGL v3.0), NICE TA887, HFEA Choose a Clinic register, TreatCompare UK fertility clinic price research.

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Source: GOV.UK NHS-funded IVF in England (2025-09-11), OGL v3.0.