Wales Fertility Institute - BBC article

[HeartyGoose]

Hi, I came across this article this morning on the WFI "4 week pause" due to staff shortages which raises all sorts of questions...

BBC News

I was due to have the follow up virtual appointment booked in either last week or this week, with treatment due to start no later than beginning of November. I got in touch today and apparently diaries for appointments will now 'reopen from 5th October', presumably so they can prioritize those currently undergoing treatment.

Incredibly frustrating and must be horrendous for those who were just about to start treatment and have it delayed at the 11th hour.

Is anyone else under WFI that is affected by this or even been told by the WFI? I'd be none the wiser if I hadn't seen the BBC article.

Our funding referral was submitted at end of July. Like you I only learned of the potential delays at WFI via the BBC article.

I had a call today today to book us in for our first appointment at WFI so it looks like info about appointment books reopening today was accurate. We'll be seen in early November. I was advised that treatment should start within anything between 3 - 6 months after that.

It's just shy of 27 months since our GP referral. Nothing about our experience has been swift or easy.

Sending love to all others affected by this