FOI_9105

Internal Reference Number: FOI_9105

Date Request Received: 17/12/2025 00:00:00

Date Request Replied To: 03/02/2026 00:00:00

This response was sent via: By Email

Request Summary: Details on services related to male fertility

Request Category: Private Individuals


Question Number 1: Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, I am writing to request information regarding male reproductive health services provided by your Trust. Specifically, we are seeking details on services related to andrology, sperm storage, and male fertility. Please could you provide answers to the following questions: Does your Trust operate a dedicated andrology or male fertility clinic?

Answer To Question 1: Infertility clinic where male patients are seen

Question Number 2: Are there any eligibility criteria that limit male patients’ access to fertility treatment?

Answer To Question 2: No

Question Number 3: Does your Trust provide NHS-funded sperm storage?

Answer To Question 3: Yes

Question Number 4: Does your Trust offer sperm analysis or testing services for men?

Answer To Question 4: Yes

Question Number 5: Are there specialist male fertility clinicians or andrologists within your fertility teams?

Answer To Question 5: Yes

Question Number 6: Are counselling services offered specifically for male patients regarding fertility issues?

Answer To Question 6: We have a dedicated counselling service for both male and female patients

Question Number 7: If you are unable to provide any counselling services, do you proactively signpost to other peer support or community services?

Answer To Question 7: N/A please see response to Q6

Question Number 8: If possible, please also provide any supporting documentation or policies relevant to the above services.

Answer To Question 8: Unable to answer as requestor has not responded to clarification question/s sent on the 05/01/2026

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