# Scottish Government NHS IVF access review > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/scottish-government-nhs-ivf-access-review > Updated: 2026-09-08T08:00:07.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. The Scottish Government has launched a national review to evaluate and potentially expand access to NHS-funded In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) treatment. The investigation focuses on whether eligibility should be extended to single women and to couples who have children from previous relationships. Health Secretary Angela Constance stated that access to treatment should be “fair, timely and reflect the way people’s lives and families look today.” The review also aims to examine the consistency of fertility preservation access, particularly for cancer survivors, and address waiting times for patients requiring donor gametes. Additional considerations include recent clinical guidance from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) regarding the provision of extra funded cycles for patients who have not achieved pregnancy after initial attempts. While campaigners have welcomed the review, some critics have raised concerns regarding the prioritization of NHS funds. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-08: Scotland reviews NHS IVF access for single women The Scottish government is reviewing NHS IVF eligibility to determine if access should be extended to single women and couples with children from previous relationships. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/scotland-reviews-nhs-ivf-access-for-single-women ### 2026-08-28: Scotland reviews NHS IVF access for single women and couples Scotland is conducting a national review to consider extending NHS IVF access to single women and couples with children from previous relationships, while also addressing waiting times and fertility-preservaton 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/scotland-reviews-nhs-ivf-access-for-single-women-and-couples --- Cite as: Scottish Government NHS IVF access review. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/scottish-government-nhs-ivf-access-review