NHS IVF Funding — North East and North Cumbria
North East and North Cumbria ICB funds 3 full cycles for women aged ?–40. Plus 1 additional cycle for ages 41–42. NICE recommends 3 full cycles — this ICB is meets nice recommendation.
- Cycles:
- 3 + 1
- Cycle type:
- Full (incl. FET)
- Age range:
- ?–42
- Embryo freezing:
- Yes (Until age 42)
- Wait:
- 12–18 months typical
- 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. North East and North Cumbria meets this recommendation with 3 full cycles.
Full policy details
- Full cycles
- 3
- Non-full cycles
- 0
- Extended age cycles
- 1 (ages 41–42)
- Same-sex couples
- Funded
- Cryopreservation
- Yes (Until age 42)
- Last verified
- 2025-09-11
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According to GOV.UK NHS-funded IVF in England data (OGL v3.0), North East and North Cumbria ICB funds 3 full cycles of IVF for eligible women aged ?–40 (plus 1 additional cycle for ages 41–42).
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 — North East and North Cumbria is meets nice recommendation.
According to TreatCompare research on published UK fertility clinic pricing, private IVF cycles within the North East and North Cumbria 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 North East and North Cumbria 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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