The Fertility Podcast

Fertility Treatment is Healthcare so WHY the funding cuts?


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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 
  • Email thoughts or guest ideas: [email protected] 
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