transfer of NHS funding

[yorkie]

its a long and boring story but we were intially refused NHS funding (my husband has an 18 year old daughter that we see 3 times a year if we are lucky) and went to a lovely local clinic (with excellent success rates). I had an excellent cycle and did get preg but miscarried.

Our GP never told us we could appeal or that our PCT insists NHS patients use a clinic 70 miles away. (even though the local clinic take NHS patients)

After a lot of argueing we managed to secure funding but now have to go to this other clinic. the thing is that the new clinic is so far away and is not easy to get to. This means whole days off work just for a 15 min appointment and my boss is VERY awkward . The dr at the new clinic very pessimistic and told me lots of stuff that my first clinic have since said was rubbish - they had not read my notes properly and I'm not inspired with confidence.

We'd love to stay at our first clinic because its nearer and we want to maintain continuity. They are quite positive about the fact that the cycle worked. They suggested we appeal to be allowed to transfer our funding to them and we have also enlisted the aid of our MP.

I know that we have done very well to get funded treatment and am grateful for it. I would love to know if anyone else has been in a similar situation and has managed to move their funding to a clinic nearer home? Does anyone know anything about the patient's charter and the right to choose where NHS treatment is used?

I'd love any advice.

And to anyone who's been refused funding on the grounds of their partner having a child that they don't see - argue! It sometimes works!

Thanks Yorkie

[Sand]

Hi Yorkie

Sorry things have been so difficult for you, and you've gone through so much - topped up by a cranky boss. I wish you all the best in your endeavour to shift the funding. I think that would be some feat. As far as I'm aware the Patient's Charter at the moment does not include the right to choose where treated - however I understand this is being discussed at the moment as a possible future right.

Good luck for the future !

Sandra x