IVF unavailable on NHS for couples where one partner already has a child

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I was reading in the Daily Fail (which I only read for the comments....honest!) and saw an article about how a couple were refused IVF treatment on the NHS as her partner was already a Father.

I understand funds are limited, but I also can't help feeling that this is so unfair, as the woman is childless. My DP and a DD and I am in no way a mother to her. If we needed help, and were refused on the basis that we are not childless I would be so hurt. Sometimes I already feel that I made the wrong decision dating a man with a child, as sometimes it is just so hard! This would just make it so much more difficult!

What do you all think about this? I just think at least one attempt should be offered.

The NHS is massively stretched and I believe the limited funds should go towards life saving treatments, rather than life creation.

So many require mental health support, which is under resourced ..many of those are already parents...I think treatment for those people would improve the quality of life for the children and potentially enable the parents with MH issues to contribute more to society, which is beneficial to them.

IVF is not priority over life saving treatments.