Oldham IVF policy changes from April 2026
NHS Greater Manchester has agreed to standardise IVF treatment across all ten boroughs from 1st April 2026. The new policy will offer one NHS-funded IVF cycle to eligible women aged 39 and under, with a second attempt only if the first cycle is cancelled or abandoned. This replaces the current postcode lottery system where people receive between one and three cycles depending on their location. The decision follows a six-week public consultation in June-July 2025 with over 2,200 participants, though most respondents preferred two or more cycles. The policy aims to remove unfair variation across Greater Manchester and align with most areas of England.