'Gay women should be entitled to fertility treatment'
New guidelines are being revealed tomorrow which could allow women over the age of 40 and lesbian couples to be entitled to fertility treatment on the NHS.
DEBBIE Law is convinced gay women should be entitled to fertility treatment.
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The landlady of city centre pub The New Foresters feels plans to introduce this entitlement in new guidelines will be widely welcomed.
The 49-year-old said: "I've been a lesbian all of my life. Just because people are gay doesn't mean they don't have motherly instincts.
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"They should be allowed to have children.
"It will make it a lot easier and it will take a lot of stress off the girls' minds. It is a positive move. We should all be classed as equals."
It has been reported that the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence will tomorrow recommend that lesbian couples be offered six cycles of artificial insemination and IVF, if necessary, on the NHS.
The guidelines will also suggest that women between the ages of 40 and 42 should be allowed to have NHS-funded treatment. Thecurrent limit is 40.
Despite the announcement, local health authorities are not bound to implement the rules.
A spokesman for the NHS Nottingham City Clinical Commissioning Group, which is responsible for local health services, said: "We currently have a region-wide policy for IVF, based on the existing guidelines. While we welcome the new guidelines, we need to be mindful of the potential cost to the local NHS.
"We have a limited budget for providing health services and must consider how this is best spent to meet the needs of local people."
Dr Simon Fishel – who was a member of the team that helped conceive the world's first IVF baby Louise Brown, born in 1978 – said: "For too long now the care and support for many couples suffering from fertility problems has been woeful.
"I hope these guidelines will be acted upon by the commissioners and more IVF is offered to people who need it."
Mr Fishel is also the founder of Care Fertility on the Nottingham Business Park, which helps around 5,000 people a year to have babies.
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by casper1981
Sunday, February 24 2013, 5:38PM
“*** are u people serioulsy saying that gay people shouldnt have children? How about all the hetrosexuals that push them out there dirty Jeremy Kyle wannabe muffs just for the cash. All the straight 1 parent families because dad carnt be bothered? Your telling me thats grounds for a fantastic upbringing?? Hmmm think not. And as for the "new" demands each day theat the gays want is utter ****, all gay people want is to be treat as equals. Whats it matter if two men or two woman fall in love i bet all you straight men sit with lesbian porn on and your manhood in your hand!!! You people are small minded and ignorant. And as for the TAX PAYERS paying for IVF ya know GAY PEOPLE PAY TAX TOO!!!”
by smshogun
Friday, February 22 2013, 1:21PM
“With so many unwanted children about the simple answer is adoption or fostering.”
by FormerlyW
Wednesday, February 20 2013, 10:04AM
“Fortunately, soraya, most people, including those who actually have the power to change things, do not view children as a gratuitous fashion accessory like a cuter nose.
Having children is a natural part of many people's life, as important to them as being mobile or able to see, and it is entirely appropriate that the NHS help them if they are unable to have children due to some physical impairment.”
by soraya
Tuesday, February 19 2013, 8:11PM
“I don't think IVF should be paid for by the taxpayer, it should be classed as cosmetic enhancers such as nose jobs. People should go private for things which are not accidents, illnesses or diseases.”
by Dave_Nottm
Tuesday, February 19 2013, 6:09PM
“Absolutely not! If a woman is unable to provide a child with a proper father figure, she shouldn't have the child. If you want kids of your own, turn straight!”
by kent14
Tuesday, February 19 2013, 4:25PM
“social morals have all gone out the window. they will be selling babies at boots next. what about all the unwanted children that need a loving home and adopting.”
by mattgaltress
Tuesday, February 19 2013, 1:52PM
“I think this is a basic principle of equality.
The guidelines and their implementation should be based solely on clinical considerations.”
by Diztig
Tuesday, February 19 2013, 1:19PM
“i.e. Regardless of the IVF recipient's sexuality (not the commissioner's! lol)”
by Diztig
Tuesday, February 19 2013, 1:18PM
“If the NHS is to provide IVF to ladies of up to a certain age, then of course we shouldn't discriminate on the grounds of sexuality. That's as outrageous of discriminating on the grounds of race or religion.
That said, trying to conceive is an individual's (or couple's) personal choice, whereas a physical or mental illness is not. I think this needs to be kept at the forefront of commissioners' minds when they decide how much NHS funding is allocated to IVF, regardless of their sexuality.”
by dooglepip1
Tuesday, February 19 2013, 1:10PM
“no they shouldn't.
agree with the three previous posts.”