Reduced cost IVF for public sector workers

If you or someone you know (a friend or member of your family) work for or previously worked in the public sector then you may want to consider joining The Benenden Healthcare Society, a mutual society which has charitable status and provides healthcare to public sector employees. Unlike private health schemes, the Society is only open to those who work in certain fields, and costs just £1.50 membership a week. Those eligible include people who work for the civil service, armed forces, post office, registered charities, BT, local authorities, in state education, for the emergency services and the NHS.

Benenden Hospital in Kent is a subsidiary of the society and has charitable trust status. It provides healthcare for members of the trust. Originally founded in 1907 to treat postal workers with TB, today it provides care for a most medical and surgical specialities including infertility. Although IVF treatment cannot be offered free, it is subsidised and members who have been with the society for six months or more qualify for IVF at reduced cost.