Fertility Treatment is Healthcare so WHY the funding cuts?

In this powerful and passionate episode, Natalie is joined once again by Katie Rollings, founder of Fertility Action, the UK's newest fertility charity. As a returning guest, Katie provides an urgent and inspiring update on the charity’s current work, including critical campaigning efforts, growing support groups, and the ever-pressing fight against the fertility funding postcode lottery.

Together, Natalie and Katie discuss:

• The expansion of Fertility Action's support groups and community
• The emotional toll of fertility treatment and the gaps in support post-treatment
• Why peer connection and bespoke support are crucial
• Ongoing parliamentary campaigning for fair fertility treatment access
• How to get involved by writing to your MP
• The need for a male fertility focus in healthcare strategy
• Urgent updates on changes to NHS fertility funding in Sussex and beyond
• Katie also opens up about the emotional challenges of fighting for change while encountering public misunderstanding and resistance and why she refuses to give up.
• Plans for culturally diverse and condition-specific groups (like secondary infertility) are in motion—making sure everyone feels seen and heard.
• Fertility Action is looking for empathetic volunteers to host support groups. Training and supervision will be provided. If you’re 3+ years post-treatment and can commit to a year, they’d love to hear from you.
• Male participation in support groups is still limited, but growing. There’s a need for more male facilitators and attendees—especially to normalize male perspectives on infertility.
• Groups meet on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Join with your mic or camera on or off, even in your PJs! It’s a low-pressure, welcoming environment

Take Action:

Write to Your MP - Encourage them to attend the fertility campaign event in Parliament on Wednesday, 16 July. Use the Fertility Action letter template

Join the Conversation on Male Fertility & Mental Health

Contribute to the ongoing male fertility survey submissions close Wednesday, 17 July. H

Helpful Links:

• Fertility Action Instagram (Linktree)
• Men’s Health Strategy Consultation
• Test Him with Ian Stones
• Fertility Matters at Work
• DM Natalie on Instagram: @fertilitypoddy
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