Patient Support from ALMA FERTILITY

Trusted Resources and Support

We know that fertility treatment can feel overwhelming, and reliable information is essential. To help, we’ve gathered a selection of trusted, impartial resources from recognised organisations. These links provide practical advice, patient stories, and emotional support without directing you to competing clinics.

📌 Regulatory & Official Bodies

• HFEA (Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority) – the UK regulator of fertility clinics, with guidance and success rate data: www.hfea.gov.uk

• NHS Fertility Services – general NHS advice on infertility and treatment: www.nhs.uk/conditions/infertility

• NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) – fertility treatment guidelines: www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg156

📌 Support Charities & Patient Advocacy

• Fertility Network UK – the UK’s leading patient charity for anyone struggling with fertility: www.fertilitynetworkuk.org

• Donor Conception Network – support for families considering or using donor eggs, sperm, or embryos: www.dcnetwork.org

📌 Emotional & Mental Health Support

• Mind UK – general mental health support, including coping with stress: www.mind.org

📌 Pregnancy & Reproductive Health Information

• Tommy’s – pregnancy research charity with miscarriage and pregnancy loss support: www.tommys.org

• Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RCOG) – patient information leaflets on fertility and reproductive health: www.rcog.org.uk/for-the-public

📌 Lifestyle & Complementary Resources (Optional)

• British Fertility Society – professional body but with accessible patient information: www.britishfertilitysociety.org.uk

• NHS – Managing Stress (since stress is often linked with fertility struggles): www.nhs.uk/mental-health/self-help

Patient information guides